The Clinical Utility of Resistance Training for Improving Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Post-Menopausal Women
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Menopause Related Conditions, Neuromuscular Function, Aerobic Capacity, Inflammation
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03752060
- Run by
- Oklahoma State University
- People needed
- 68
- Starts
- 2019-01-15
- Expected to finish
- 2019-11-22
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-03-03
Who can join
Age: 45 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- provide written and dated informed consent to participate in the study; (2) be willing and able to comply with the protocol
- be willing and able to comply with the protocol
- be a female between the ages of 45 and 65, inclusive
- be postmenopausal for ≥ 1 year
- be in good health and free from chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, or musculoskeletal disease as determined by a health history questionnaire
- have a BMI between 18.5 and 40.0, inclusive; and
- answer no to all questions on the PAR-Q for people aged 15 to 69, which are as follows:
- 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?
You may not qualify if…
- are currently prescribed and/or taking lipid-lowering medications
- are participating in another clinical trial within thirty days prior to enrollment
Where it is running
- 192 Colvin Recreation Center — Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
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