Lifting weights may boost heart health in menopause
NCT ID NCT06958965
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a whole-body progressive resistance training program could improve blood vessel function and muscle strength in postmenopausal women. Thirty-two women aged 55 to 70 who were at least one year past menopause took part. Researchers measured changes in artery health and grip strength before and after the exercise program.
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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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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- 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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55 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants were eligible for the study if they met the following criteria: 1. Postmenopausal women aged between 55 and 70 years; 2. Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m²; 3. At least one year since menopause; 4. Able to live independently in the community; 5. Able to communicate independently in Mandarin or Taiwanese. Exclusion Criteria: Participants were excluded if they met any of the following conditions: 1. Acute musculoskeletal injuries within the past month (e.g., acute inflammation, fractures, sprains, contusions, or joint implants); 2. Diagnosed central or peripheral nervous system disorders affecting exercise participation (e.g., stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease, autonomic dysfunction); 3. History of serious cardiac conditions within the past six months (e.g., coronary stenting, pacemaker implantation, peripheral or cerebral vascular reconstruction); 4. Presence of peripheral vascular diseases (e.g., peripheral artery disease, venous thrombosis); 5. Hormone therapy within the past six months; 6. Currently taking beta-blockers, anti-inflammatory drugs, or anticoagulant medications; 7. Currently participating in any other structured exercise training programs.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Taipei, 112304, Taiwan
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