Period phases change how you walk and sleep, study finds
NCT ID NCT07152262
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 healthy women ages 18-35 to see if different phases of the menstrual cycle affect walking patterns, pelvic movement, and sleep quality. Participants were tested during early follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases using a special walkway sensor and a sleep questionnaire. The goal was to understand how natural hormonal changes might influence these everyday functions.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Healthy women aged 18-35 years with regular menstrual cycles (28 ± 7 days). Participants will be assessed during three phases of their menstrual cycle (early follicular, ovulation, and luteal) to examine changes in gait parameters, pelvic kinematics, and sleep quality.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, aged 18-35 years * Voluntarily agrees to participate and provides informed consent * Regular menstrual cycle (28 ± 7 days) * Able to comply with study assessments and procedures Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery within the past 6 months * Current or chronic low back pain * Dysmenorrhea complaints * Neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting gait or muscle strength * Presence of spinal deformities * Rheumatologic disease * Climacteric or menopausal period * Any condition that may affect gait, pelvic kinematics, or sleep quality
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yuksek Ihtisas University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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