Lower Cross Syndrome and Period Pain in Female College Students
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how common lower cross syndrome (a pattern of muscle imbalance in the lower body) is among female college students and whether it's linked to painful periods. If you join, you'll help researchers understand this possible connection.
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Who can take part
- You are a female college student.
- You are a virgin (never had sex).
- You have regular periods (lasting 3–8 days, every 21–35 days).
- Your age is between 18 and 25 years old.
- Your BMI (body mass index) is between 18 and 24.9.
- Your waist-to-hip ratio is less than 0.8.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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