Pump iron, boost brain? creatine and training tested for menopause

NCT ID NCT07027800

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether high-intensity resistance training plus creatine supplements can improve muscle quality and thinking skills in perimenopausal women. Fifty-five healthy women aged 38-60 took part, with some getting creatine, some a placebo, and some no supplement. The goal is to find simple ways to ease common menopause-related changes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Creatine monohydrate (dietary supplement)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve muscle strength and thinking skills during perimenopause.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 55 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may cause digestive upset or not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Applied Physiology Laboratory

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27713, United States