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The Impact of Delivery Method on the Performance of Elite Athletes
Led by Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady · Updated on 2025-03-18
500
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What this Trial Is About
Childbirth and pregnancy are important events in a woman's life, especially for elite female athletes. This research investigates how different delivery methods—spontaneous vaginal birth, extraction methods, or cesarean section—affect the physical and mental health of these athletes. The study aims to understand whether cesarean delivery delays return to training, how pregnancy impacts athletes' BMI and careers, and if pregnancy often ends sports careers. The study collects data through questionnaires both retrospectively and prospectively. It includes retired elite athletes, current elite athletes who will be surveyed annually, and a general population group for comparison. The questionnaires cover topics such as delivery method, menstrual health, incontinence, mental health, and sports performance. Participants will complete questionnaires yearly for up to two years after retiring from national teams. Researchers will assess athletic performance retrospectively for two years and prospectively for about five years, tracking competition placements before and after delivery. The study focuses on understanding how delivery methods impact athletic careers and women's health over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact of Delivery Method Elite Athletes.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Elite female athletes meeting representation limits and included in national teams organized under the Czech Olympic Committee and individual sports federations.
You will not qualify if you...
- Any male
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to 5 years
Participants complete questionnaires about their delivery methods, overall health, menstrual cycle, incontinence, mental health, and athletic performance.
Questionnaires sent once a year and for two years after retiring from the national team
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady
Prague, Czechia, 11000
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Research Team
J
Jan Zapletal, MUDr.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
3
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