Can simple band exercises at home protect menopausal muscles and bones?
NCT ID NCT06375356
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a home-based strength training program using resistance bands can help menopausal women maintain muscle and bone health. Participants follow video-guided exercises and track their progress. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and liked by women, addressing common barriers like time, safety concerns, and lack of knowledge.
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 (band-based exercises delivered via video)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a safe, accessible way for menopausal women to maintain muscle and bone strength at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. The program may not be effective for everyone, and adherence may vary.
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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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96 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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35 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * one year of no periods or categorized as menopause * female at birth * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * unable to perform strength training movements * currently performing regular strength training activities or exercise
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, 94305-7240, United States
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