CompletedNot Applicable

The Clinical Utility of Resistance Training for Improving Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

United States68 participantsStarted 2019-01-15

Plain-language summary

Given the heightened cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in post-menopausal women, studies are needed to explore novel, feasible methods for reducing risk in this population. Based on prior data, primarily in other populations, progressive resistance training is a promising candidate. This project will test the effectiveness of a practical, progressive resistance training regimen for lowering numerous CVD risk factors compared to both aerobic training and no exercise in post-menopausal women.

Who can participate

Age range45 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
✓. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?
✓. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
✓. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
✓. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in physical activity?
✓. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for your blood pressure or heart condition? Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

What they're measuring

Change in Aerobic Capacity

Timeframe: A week 0 and immediately after the 16-week intervention period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03752060

SponsorOklahoma State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-11-15

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