Sweat away hot flashes: exercise may beat menopause symptoms

NCT ID NCT07351006

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Linnaeus University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests if 8 weeks of home-based strength training or dance can reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep problems in women aged 45-55. Participants follow digital exercise programs three times a week and report their symptoms through questionnaires. The goal is to see if exercise can be a drug-free option for managing menopause.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise (strength training and dance)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes and poor sleep.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs also require motivation to stick with.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MENOPAUSE SYNDROME SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sofia Ryman Augustsson
RECRUITING

Kalmar, 391 82, Sweden

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