The Impact of Concurrent Training on Women Experiencing Symptoms of Menopause

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Conditions studied: Menopause Symptoms

In brief

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of a concurrent training exercise intervention on menopausal symptoms and key physical and mental health outcomes. The proposed study is powered based on a primary outcome of examining the change in menopausal symptoms using the MenQoL questionnaire. Participants (n=70) will be randomised to an intervention or control group. The intervention group will participate in a 12 week online (via zoom) concurrent training programme, consisting of three forty-five minute sessions (on non-consecutive days) per week that align with WHO exercise recommendations for adults and the control group will maintain their regular activity. The exercise classes will be delivered by qualified Sport \& Exercise Scientists and will consist of a combination of bodyweight and resistance band exercises. Each class will consist of a 5 minute warm up, 15 minutes of aerobic exercise, 20 minutes of resistance training, and a 5 minute cool-down. Both groups will engage in pre and post testing through questionnaires (GAD-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL), Body Appreciation (BAS-2)), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Sleep, International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), Body image questionnaire (BAS-2) and physical tests (Bod pod, grip-strength, 3-RM leg press, 3-RM cable pull, counter-movement jump and Astrand Rhyming submaximal aerobic test).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07417228

Run by

University College Dublin

People needed

90

Starts

2025-12-12

Expected to finish

2027-12-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-18

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 60. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women experiencing perimenopause (irregular menstrual cycles of ≥7-day difference in cycle length of consecutive menstrual cycles) and early postmenopause (< 5 years post menopause).
• Able to safely engage in a concurrent training interventions that combine both aerobic and resistance training.
• Must have reliable internet access and a device capable of participating in online training on zoom.
• Willingness and ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures.
• Aged between 40 and 60 years

You may not qualify if…

• BMI >35 and <18.5.
• Currently taking psychotropic medication
• Has undergone a hysterectomy
• Current substance abuse
• Current diagnosis of a mental health disorder
• Current diagnosis of a chronic illness
• Currently participating in other structured exercise programmes.
• Recent surgery or hospitalisation in the past 6 months.
• Currently taking hormonal contraceptive

Where it is running

• University College Dublin — Dublin, Dublin, Ireland (enrolling)

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