Breathing workouts may improve heart health in menopause
NCT ID NCT06459674
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
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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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Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana, 47405, United States