Online workouts may ease menopause symptoms, new study says
NCT ID NCT07417228
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a 12-week online exercise program can reduce menopause symptoms and improve mental and physical health in women going through perimenopause or early postmenopause. About 90 women will be split into two groups: one does three 45-minute online exercise classes per week, and the other continues their usual routine. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms like hot flashes, mood, sleep, and body image using questionnaires and physical tests.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women experiencing perimenopause (irregular menstrual cycles of ≥7-day difference in cycle length of consecutive menstrual cycles) and early postmenopause (\< 5 years post menopause). 2. Able to safely engage in a concurrent training interventions that combine both aerobic and resistance training. 3. Must have reliable internet access and a device capable of participating in online training on zoom. 4. Willingness and ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures. 5. Aged between 40 and 60 years Exclusion Criteria: 1. BMI \>35 and \<18.5. 2. Currently taking psychotropic medication 3. Has undergone a hysterectomy 4. Current substance abuse 5. Current diagnosis of a mental health disorder 6. Current diagnosis of a chronic illness 7. Currently participating in other structured exercise programmes. 8. Recent surgery or hospitalisation in the past 6 months. 9. Currently taking hormonal contraceptive
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Locations
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University College Dublin
RECRUITINGDublin, Dublin, Ireland
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