Clinical Trial: Prenatal Hormonal Markers and Sleep Characteristics in Young Adults With Joint Hypermobility
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Joint Hypermobility
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Relationship Between Prenatal Hormonal Markers in Young Adults With Joint Hypermobility: The Role of the 2D:4D Digit Ratio
Brief Summary:
Joint hypermobility is a clinical condition characterized by joints having a range of motion beyond their normal limits.Hormonal factors are thought to play a role in the development of joint hypermobility.One of the most significant indicators of prenatal androgen exposure is considered the ratio of the lengths of the second and fourth fingers (2D:4D).The 2D:4D digit ratio refers to the ratio of the lengths of the second finger (2D; index digit ) and the fourth finger (4D; ring digit).Evidence suggests that the…
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