Exercise study reveals best way for postmenopausal women to protect their hearts

NCT ID NCT05544357

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universidade da Coruña Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at how two different ways of doing resistance exercise (short vs long sets) affect the heart and blood vessels of postmenopausal women, both with and without high blood pressure. Sixty women participated, and researchers measured things like blood pressure, heart rate variability, and artery stiffness. The goal was to find which exercise setup is safer and more beneficial for this group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: resistance training (short vs long set configuration)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help design safer, more effective exercise programs for postmenopausal women, especially those with high blood pressure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (60 participants) focused on measuring body responses, not on treating or curing a disease. Results may not apply to all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPERTENSION POSTMENOPAUSAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education

Bastiagueiro, A Coruña, 15179, Spain

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