Exercise may be key to easing chronic pain after menopause
NCT ID NCT07407699
First seen Feb 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a 12-month exercise program can help reduce chronic pain in postmenopausal women. Researchers think that insulin resistance might be a hidden cause of pain, and exercise could improve both metabolism and inflammation. Fifty women who are not on hormone therapy and do not currently exercise will take part, with half doing supervised workouts twice a week.
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Active substance
combined exercise program (aerobic, resistance, and mind-body exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward exercise as a drug-free way to manage chronic pain in postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on participants sticking with the program for a full year.
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