Exercise may be the key to pain relief after menopause
NCT ID NCT07407699
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a 12-month exercise program can reduce chronic pain in postmenopausal women. The program includes walking or cycling, strength training, and gentle yoga. Researchers think that improving insulin resistance and reducing inflammation might be how exercise helps. Fifty women who are not on hormone therapy and do not exercise regularly will take part.
What this could mean
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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 a non-drug treatment for chronic pain in postmenopausal women, possibly by improving how the body handles insulin.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs also require long-term commitment, and benefits may vary.
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