Breathing workouts may improve heart health in menopause

NCT ID NCT06459674

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether using a breathing training device (PrO2 Fit) four times a week for 8 weeks could improve cardiovascular health and mood in postmenopausal women aged 50-75. Researchers measured how quickly the women's oxygen use responded during exercise and how far they could walk in 6 minutes. The goal is to understand if simple breathing exercises can help offset age-related changes in heart and lung function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: PrO2 Fit (IMT Trainer) device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a simple breathing exercise to improve heart health and mood in postmenopausal women.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The device is used for training, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AGING OBESITY POSTMENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States

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