Women's nutrition needs overlooked: new study targets menstrual cycle gaps
NCT ID NCT07481201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether the amount of phenylalanine (a protein building block found in food) needed by women changes during different phases of their menstrual cycle. Current recommendations are based on studies in men, so they may not fit women's bodies. Researchers will use special diets and breath tests to find the right amount for healthy women aged 20-35 with regular cycles.
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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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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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20 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * People with menstrual cycles * Between the ages of 20 to 35y * Regular menstrual cycle (21-35 day cycle) for the past 12 months * Body mass index (BMI) of between 18 and 28 kg/m2 * Free from pre-existing health conditions Exclusion Criteria: * People who are currently using hormonal birth control or any contraceptive that would affect sex hormones * People on hormone therapy * People with an abnormal menstrual cycle history * People with non-traditional dietary practices * Recent weight loss/weight gain * People with a history of endocrine disorders * People who are pregnant * People who are breastfeeding * People who have given birth in the last 18 months * People who depend on medication that affects normal metabolism. Any medication that alters normal body metabolism would skew the results and compromise the validity of the data set. * People with a metabolic, neurological, genetic, or immune disorder likely to affect nutritional requirements or overall body metabolism.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4, Canada
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