Clinical Trial

Influence of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Adaptations to Sprint Interval Training

Completed
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Summary
Sprint interval training improves endurance performance and induces metabolic adaptations in muscle. Most research demonstrating these responses has been conducted in males, with limited studies evaluating changes to endurance performance and skeletal muscle oxidative capacity in females. Moreover, it is currently unknown if training in specific phases of the menstrual cycle influences adaptations to training. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to compare adaptations to 2 weeks of sprint interval training performed in the follicular vs. luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in healthy, eumenorrheic women. We will also determine how these responses differ from males.
Protocol Amendment History 3 changes
critical Trial completed 2026-08-13
notable Enrollment increased: 24 -> 36 participants 2026-08-13
minor Trial arms changed: 2 -> 3 2026-08-13
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06744517
Lead Sponsor University of Toronto
Conditions Healthy
Enrollment 36 participants
Start Date 2025-01-01
Primary Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-12