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Birth Control Pills for Hand and Wrist Injuries

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of Central Florida

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Right handed males and females

Ages 18-35 years

Must not have

Current depression or anxiety

History of heart attack

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up grip strength will be tested weekly for at least 3 weeks (i.e., baseline, post-immobilization, post 1 week recovery). testing will continue every week following immobilization until grip strength has returned to baseline levels.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial aims to understand why females tend to get more hand and wrist injuries compared to males in sports. The study will look at the impact of hormones, such as those from birth control, on muscle

Who is the study for?

This trial is for females who are either using monophasic oral contraceptives or not, and males. It aims to understand the impact of hormones on hand/wrist injury risk by studying muscle strength and control during a week of immobilization.

What is being tested?

The study tests how one week of wrist/hand immobilization affects muscle strength and neuromuscular activation in three groups: women on birth control pills, women not on them, and men.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves immobilization without medication or invasive procedures, side effects may include temporary discomfort, stiffness or weakness in the immobilized hand/wrist.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am right-handed.

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I am between 18 and 35 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am currently experiencing depression or anxiety.

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I have had a heart attack before.

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I have a history of arthritis.

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I or my family have a history of blood clots.

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I have had a stroke in the past.

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I have difficulty controlling my muscles.

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I have had cancer in the past.

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My periods are irregular and I don't use birth control pills.

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I experience pain or discomfort in my upper limbs.

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I have had an injury, pain, or surgery in my elbow, wrist, or hand.

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I have a neuromuscular condition like MS, ALS, or Parkinson's.

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I have not had a period for 3+ cycles or my cycles are very irregular.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ grip strength will be tested weekly for at least 3 weeks (i.e., baseline, post-immobilization, post 1 week recovery). testing will continue every week following immobilization until grip strength has returned to baseline levels.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~grip strength will be tested weekly for at least 3 weeks (i.e., baseline, post-immobilization, post 1 week recovery). testing will continue every week following immobilization until grip strength has returned to baseline levels.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and grip strength will be tested weekly for at least 3 weeks (i.e., baseline, post-immobilization, post 1 week recovery). testing will continue every week following immobilization until grip strength has returned to baseline levels. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Grip Strength

Secondary study objectives

Muscle activation

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Wrist/hand immobilizationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will have their wrist and hand immobilized using a rigid splint continuously for 7 days. The splint will restrict all wrist and hand movement and must be worn at all times for the full 7 day period, and may only be removed under supervision of the research participants.

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