Postmenopausal Symptoms study: Resistance Exercise vs Endurance Exercise
Official title Exercise Training and Fat Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05351476
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if resistance training improves how the body breaks down and uses fat. It also looks at whether this can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
- Who it's for
- Postmenopausal women who have obesity and prediabetes.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow a resistance training program. Researchers will measure how the body handles fat at rest and during activity.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration or visit schedule.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 75, women only
You may be able to join if
- Women
- Postmenopausal (50-75 yrs.)
- Obese (BMI 30-50 kg/m2)
- Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7 - 6.4% or fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL, or 2hr OGTT blood glucose 140 to 199 mg/dL)
- Sedentary (not performing purposeful exercise training more than 20 minutes per day twice a week)
You likely can't join if
- Engaging in purposeful resistance training or endurance training (\> 20min/day, \> 2 days/week)
- Resting blood pressure above 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Medical problems in which exercise is contraindicated, such as chronic infections
- History of, or currently presentation with, cancer, cardiovascular or respiratory disease
- Uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction, liver or renal dysfunction
See the full eligibility criteria
- Women
- Postmenopausal (50-75 yrs.)
- Obese (BMI 30-50 kg/m2)
- Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7 - 6.4% or fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL, or 2hr OGTT blood glucose 140 to 199 mg/dL)
- Sedentary (not performing purposeful exercise training more than 20 minutes per day twice a week)
- Non-smokers
- No hormone replacement therapy for at least the past two years.
- Engaging in purposeful resistance training or endurance training (\> 20min/day, \> 2 days/week)
- Resting blood pressure above 140 mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Medical problems in which exercise is contraindicated, such as chronic infections
- History of, or currently presentation with, cancer, cardiovascular or respiratory disease
- Uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction, liver or renal dysfunction
- Taking any medication affecting lipid metabolism
- Musculoskeletal disease or injury that would otherwise prevent engagement in resistance and endurance training
- Smokers and those with diagnosed eating disorders
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 50 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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