Timing is everything: study to reveal best time of day for female athletes based on their cycle
NCT ID NCT07399847
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how the time of day and the menstrual cycle (specifically low vs. high progesterone phases) affect strength and thinking in female athletes. Thirty women aged 18-30 who train regularly will be tested at 7am, 12pm, and 6pm during two different phases of their cycle. The goal is to find patterns that could help personalize training and competition schedules for better performance.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help female athletes and coaches tailor training and competition times to boost performance based on the menstrual cycle.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. It does not test a treatment or intervention.
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