Impact of Delivery Method Elite Athletes.
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Delivery, Performance, Caesarean Section, Pregnancy. Basic parameters: No limits · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Czechia
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
Unsure about the terms? Read our patient guide →
Official title
The Impact of Delivery Method on the Performance of Elite Athletes.
Overview
Labor itself can occur spontaneously vaginally, with the help of extraction methods, or via cesarean section. It can also be planned or awaited for the spontaneous onset of uterine contractions. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages regarding potential damage to the pelvic floor and its stability in vaginal delivery or extraction methods, or concerning the stability of the abdominal wall with subsequent wound healing after a cesarean section. The aim of the study is to retrospectively and prospectively determine the impact of the method of delivery on the performance of female athletes through a questionnaire study. Investigators would like to answer the question of whether cesarean delivery means a later return to training for athletes, whether pregnancy is problematic for female athletes in relation to their BMI, and whether pregnancy often signifies the end of a sports career for female athletes. The questionnaire also includes questions regarding overall women's health-menstrual cycle, incontinence, and mental health of female athletes. Prospectively, the questionnaire will be sent to all female athletes who meet representation limits once a year and for two years after retiring from the national team.
Detailed description
Childbirth and pregnancy are among the most significant moments in a woman's life. The method of delivery is currently a highly debated topic with potential impacts on a woman's future physical and mental health. For elite female athletes, this issue is amplified, as pregnancy and childbirth significantly affect their performance and careers, and it is often necessary to plan pregnancies in consideration of current sporting events and ongoing physical training.
Labor itself can occur spontaneously vaginally, with the help of extraction methods, or via cesarean section. It can also be planned or awaited for the spontaneous onset of uterine contractions. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages regarding potential damage to the pelvic floor and its stability in vaginal delivery or extraction methods, or concerning the stability of the abdominal wall with subsequent wound healing after a cesarean section.
The aim of the study is to retrospectively and prospectively determine the impact of the method of delivery on the performance of female athletes through a questionnaire study. The investigators would like to answer the question of whether cesarean delivery means a later return to training for athletes, whether pregnancy is problematic for female athletes in relation to their BMI, and whether pregnancy often signifies the end of a sports career for female athletes. The questionnaire also includes questions regarding overall women's health-menstrual cycle, incontinence, and mental health of female athletes. Prospectively, the questionnaire will be sent to all female athletes who meet representation limits once a year and for two years after retiring from the national team.
Primary outcome measures
- Performance [Time frame: 2 years retrospectively and through study completion, an average of 5 years]
- Performance [Time frame: 2 years retrospectively and through study completion, an average of 5 years]
- Performance [Time frame: 2 years retrospectively and through study completion, an average of 5 years]
- Placement of athletes during competitions [Time frame: Prior to delivery and 2 years after the delivery]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
\- Elite female athletes meeting representation limits and included in national teams organized under the Czech Olympic Committee and individual sports federations.
Exclusion criteria
\- Any male
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Czechia · 1 center
- Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady — Prague
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06803979 · EK-VP/53/2024