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Influence of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea on autonomic blood pressure regulation in female endurance athletes
Status: Recruiting
This study is being done to learn more about how hormone changes related to menstrual cycle disruption and underfueling in highly trained endurance athletes may affect blood pressure regulation, blood vessel function, and cardiovascular health. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood pressure, blood vessel function, and nervous system activity in endurance athletes to better understand how these factors differ between athletes.
Sex: Female
Age Group: 18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
• females ages 18–35
• endurance athletes who regularly participate in sports such as running, cycling, swimming, skiing, rowing, or multisport activities
Exclusion Criteria:
• current injury limiting training participation
• pregnant or breastfeeding
• use of depo provera, nexplanon implants, or progestin-only oral contraceptives
• diabetes or significant heart, lung, neurologic, metabolic, or endocrine conditions
• nicotine/tobacco use in the last six months
• current use of heart or blood pressure medications
Conditions:
Heart & Vascular, Prevention & Wellness, Women's Health
Keywords:
Cardiovascular health, Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC), Endurance training, Women’s health
Study Contact: - crrl@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Manda Keller-Ross
IRB Number: STUDY00027777