Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Gait, Pelvis, and Sleep
Investigation of the Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Gait, Pelvic Kinematics, and Sleep Quality
Hacettepe University
40 participants
Jun 1, 2025
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Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of different phases of the menstrual cycle on gait spatiotemporal characteristics, pelvic kinematics, and sleep quality in healthy women aged 18-35 years with regular menstrual cycles. Participants will be assessed in three phases of the cycle: early follicular (days 1-3), ovulation (days 7-9, confirmed by ovulation test), and luteal (days 20-23). Gait parameters and pelvic kinematics will be evaluated using the BTS-G walk sensor system, while sleep quality will be assessed with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The study seeks to determine whether physiological and hormonal changes during menstrual phases lead to measurable differences in gait, pelvic motion, and sleep quality.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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 Criteria8
- 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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NCT07152262