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Strength Training for Menopause

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Overseen ByNeah P Gothe
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Northeastern University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

A pilot study investigating whether heavy resistance training is enjoyable, acceptable, and feasible for middle-aged women undergoing the menopausal transition. Additional outcomes to be assessed include changes to strength and muscle composition as well as changes to cognitive function and self-reported measures of fatigue, cognition, self-efficacy, and mood.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for middle-aged women experiencing menopause who are interested in exploring the effects of heavy resistance training on their strength, muscle composition, and cognitive function. Participants should be willing to engage in this type of physical activity and report on fatigue, cognition, self-efficacy, and mood.

Inclusion Criteria

No regular (>1x per week) participation in heavy resistance training or yoga exercise within the past 6 months
Intention to remain in the Boston area for the duration of the study
I can walk on my own.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have issues with my vision or hearing.
I am not willing to complete the required study assessments.
Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Exercise Intervention

Participants undergo heavy resistance training to assess feasibility, acceptability, and changes in strength, muscle composition, and cognitive function

16 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the exercise intervention

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Heavy resistance training
  • Yoga
Trial Overview The study compares heavy resistance training with yoga to see which is more enjoyable, acceptable, feasible for participants during menopause. It also looks at how these activities affect muscle strength, body composition and mental functions like memory or attention.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Second wave of participants (n=30)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
This arm is the second round of participants (n=30) who will receive the same intervention as the first wave.
Group II: First wave of participants (n=30)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
This arm is the first round of the exercise intervention, conducted with half (n=30) the anticipated number of participants.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Northeastern University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
103
Recruited
72,600+
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