Inspiratory Muscle Training in Postmenopausal Women

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Postmenopausal Symptoms, Aging, Obesity

In brief

This study is being conducted by the Department of Kinesiology within the School of Public Health at Indiana University Bloomington. The purpose of this study is to better understand how inspiratory muscle strength training affects cardiovascular health and mood disturbance in postmenopausal women.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06459674

Run by

Indiana University

People needed

28

Starts

2024-04-12

Expected to finish

2025-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-12

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 75. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Postmenopausal women (self-report at least 6 years since last menstrual cycle)
• Aged 50-75 years (confirmed by birth date listed on participant's driver license at screening visit)
• English-speaking
• Body mass index between 25.0 to 39.9 kg/m2
• Able to ambulate without assistance
• Own or have access to a Bluetooth-capable phone or tablet (IOS version 12.0 or later or Android version 7.0 or later)

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to provide informed consent.
• Greater than stage II hypertension (i.e., >159/99 mm Hg)
• Current tobacco use (self-report)
• Habitually exercise training ≥ 2 days per week (self-report)
• Significant orthopedic limitations or other contraindications to strenuous exercise
• Live or work > 80 miles from Bloomington, Indiana
• Anticipated elective surgery during the study period.
• Surgery to the chest or abdomen in the last 6 months.
• Plan to move residence or travel out of the local area during the study period.
• History of heart attack or heart condition.
• Current use of prescription medications that affect heart rate or blood vessel dilation (e.g., systemic b-adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers, and hormone replacement therapy).
• Diagnosis of asthma or chronic pulmonary disease.
• Current respiratory infection.
• Diagnosis of an aneurysm in the chest, abdomen, or brain.
• Psychological or social characteristics that would interfere with their ability to fully participate in the study.

Where it is running

• Indiana University — Bloomington, Indiana, United States

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