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Behavioral Intervention

Shorter Resistance Training: Stronger Snacks for Resistance Training

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
One year of no periods or categorized as menopause
Female at birth
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 month
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial aims to test whether a strength training program using resistance bands, and supported by experts, is feasible and acceptable for menopausal women who may face barriers to regular exercise. The goal is to

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women going through menopause who are interested in an at-home strength training program. Participants should be willing to train regularly and have no prior regular strength training routine. Specific eligibility details aren't provided, but typically participants must be healthy enough for physical activity.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing a new home-based resistance training program designed specifically for menopausal women. It uses bands and expert guidance to help overcome common barriers like time constraints, safety concerns, and lack of knowledge about exercises.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves physical exercise, potential side effects may include muscle soreness, fatigue, or injury if exercises are not performed correctly. Expert support aims to minimize these risks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have not had a period for one year or am considered menopausal.
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I was assigned female at birth.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Liking of the intervention
number of strength exercises the participant logged over the intervention
Secondary outcome measures
Change in number of full body weight squats in 60 seconds
Change in total seconds a participant can remain in a wall sit
Number of participants completing post 3 month measure / those randomized and consented

Side effects data

From 2010 Phase 2 trial • 167 Patients • NCT00112151
66%
Other noncardiovascular serious adverse events
13%
Other nonserious adverse events
11%
Persistently elevated PSA
4%
Persistently elevated HCT >= 54%
4%
Total serious cardiovascular adverse events
2%
Elevated AUA
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Placebo
Lower-range T
Higher-range T

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Single Session Resistance Training: Stronger SessionsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Home-based strength training exercises would be broken up into 3 weekly sessions throughout the week.
Group II: Shorter Resistance Training: Stronger SnacksExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Home-based strength training exercises would be broken up into shorter segments throughout the day or week (e.g. a "snack" might be 3 sets of body-weight or band-based squats).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Resistance Training
2019
Completed Phase 2
~1190

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,396 Previous Clinical Trials
17,341,495 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any available vacancies for potential participants in this research study?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this specific study is closed. Initially shared on August 1st, 2024 and last revised on April 16th, 2024. However, there are currently 14 alternative studies actively seeking participants."

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~40 spots leftby Aug 2026