Weight lifting may boost heart health and mood during menopause

NCT ID NCT07022340

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether resistance training (like lifting weights) twice a week can improve blood vessel health, mood, sleep, and quality of life in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare a group that exercises with a group that only receives informational emails. The goal is to see if a simple exercise routine can help ease menopause-related changes.

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 (weight lifting)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve blood vessel health and quality of life during menopause.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The exercise group may not see significant benefits over the email group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Motor Activity

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PERIMENOPAUSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan School of Kinesiology
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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