Menstrual CycleNCT06388928
Effect of Menstrual Cycle on the Manual Dexterity of Female Dentists
An observational study of Menstrual Cycle and Manual Dexterity, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The aim of this observational study was to investigate the effect of the menstrual cycle on the manual dexterity of female dentists. This study was conducted to answer the following question: Is there any effect of the menstrual cycle on the manual dexterity of female dentists? Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Menstrual Cycle, Manual Dexterity
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 9 Jul 2023to 26 Dec 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 35 years
- Women only
- Adult
Study population: Forty-five nulliparous female dentists, with at least one year of practice of the manual work, participated in this study. They were recruited from the outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry, Horus University, and from private dental clinics.
Who may be able to join
- All participants were nulliparous female dentists having a regular menstrual cycle which was confirmed by using a calendar of three consecutive menstrual cycles.
- Their ages ranged from 25 to 35 years old.
- Their BMI was within the normal range (18.5 to 24.9 kg/m²).
Who cannot join
- Pregnant female dentists.
- Irregular menstrual cycle and any type of hormonal therapy that may affect normal hormonal level fluctuation.
- History of either orthopedic or neurologic diseases causing functional defects of hand strength such as fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, or De-Quervain's syndrome.
- Upper limb or hand surgery.
- History of systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this observational study was to investigate the effect of the menstrual cycle on the manual dexterity of female dentists.
This study was conducted to answer the following question:
- Is there any effect of the menstrual cycle on the manual dexterity of female dentists?
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Manual Dexterity
- Keywords
- Menstrual Cycle, Manual Dexterity, Female Dentists
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| This study was assigned as a single group. | All participants, assigned as one group, were assessed as regards the manual dexterity at three different phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual phase, ovulation phase, and mid-luteal phase). |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Manual dexterity assessment
Purdue pegboard test (Lafayette, IN 47093 USA, Model 32020A) was used to measure the participants' unimanual and bimanual hand dexterity.
Measured: Assessment of the female dentists' manual dexterity was performed from July 2023 to December 2023
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2024
- Study start9 Jul 2023
- Primary completion26 Dec 2023
- Study completion26 Dec 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Menstrual CycleStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Amira Ibrahim Hassanein Abdel-aal, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Amira I Hassanein, Principal investigator, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06388928
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/004596
- Status last verified
- Jan 2024
- First submitted
- 17 Jan 2024
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Menstrual Cycle on the Manual Dexterity of Female Dentists
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06388928
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/004596
- Conditions
- Menstrual Cycle, Manual Dexterity
- Keywords
- Menstrual Cycle, Manual Dexterity, Female Dentists
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Dec 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this observational study was to investigate the effect of the menstrual cycle on the manual dexterity of female dentists.
This study was conducted to answer the following question:
- Is there any effect of the menstrual cycle on the manual dexterity of female dentists?
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| This study was assigned as a single group. | – | –All participants, assigned as one group, were assessed as regards the manual dexterity at three different phases of the menstrual cycle (menstrual phase, ovulation phase, and mid-luteal phase). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Forty-five nulliparous female dentists, with at least one year of practice of the manual work, participated in this study. They were recruited from the outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry, Horus University, and from private dental clinics.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- All participants were nulliparous female dentists having a regular menstrual cycle which was confirmed by using a calendar of three consecutive menstrual cycles.
- Their ages ranged from 25 to 35 years old.
- Their BMI was within the normal range (18.5 to 24.9 kg/m²).
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Pregnant female dentists.
- Irregular menstrual cycle and any type of hormonal therapy that may affect normal hormonal level fluctuation.
- History of either orthopedic or neurologic diseases causing functional defects of hand strength such as fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, or De-Quervain's syndrome.
- Upper limb or hand surgery.
- History of systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Manual dexterity assessment
Time frame: Assessment of the female dentists' manual dexterity was performed from July 2023 to December 2023
Purdue pegboard test (Lafayette, IN 47093 USA, Model 32020A) was used to measure the participants' unimanual and bimanual hand dexterity.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Amira I Hassanein principal investigator
Cairo University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Menstrual Cycle and Manual Dexterity, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Manual dexterity assessment (time frame: Assessment of the female dentists' manual dexterity was performed from July 2023 to December 2023). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2024.