Rugby Women's shoulder strength tested across menstrual cycle
NCT ID NCT07256483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether the menstrual cycle changes shoulder muscle strength in high-level female rugby players. Sixteen players from Montpellier Hérault Rugby had their shoulder strength measured twice during their cycle: once at the start (days 0-5) and once around ovulation (days 13-18). The goal was to see if strength varies by cycle phase, which could help tailor training or injury prevention.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 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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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria : * Montpellier Hérault Rugby player * Regular menstrual cycle * Adult who has received informed consent information about the study and signed the non-objection form Exclusion Criteria : * Use or intake of contraception * Presence of a condition associated with the menstrual cycle * Recent injury or pain in the upper limbs lasting more than two weeks, incompatible with performing a test of maximum voluntary contraction of the shoulder rotators * Presence of an infectious disease (fever) that could skew temperature readings during menstrual cycle monitoring.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinique St jean sud de france
Montpellier, 34430, France
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