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Inspiratory Muscle Training in Postmenopausal Women

Conditions

Postmenopausal Symptoms Aging Obesity postmenopausal women's health blood pressure mean response time Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)

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Study Overview

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Description

This study is being conducted by the Department of Kinesiology within the School of Public Health at Indiana University Bloomington. The purpose of this study is to better understand how inspiratory muscle strength training affects cardiovascular health and mood disturbance in postmenopausal women.

Official Title

Mean ReSponse Time: Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Postmenopausal Women (MRS)

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-04-12

Study Completion:2025-04-30

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06459674

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:50 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes

Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
* Postmenopausal women (self-report at least 6 years since last menstrual cycle) * Aged 50-75 years (confirmed by birth date listed on participant's driver license at screening visit) * English-speaking * Body mass index between 25.0 to 39.9 kg/m2 * Able to ambulate without assistance * Own or have access to a Bluetooth-capable phone or tablet (IOS version 12.0 or later or Android version 7.0 or later)	* Unable to provide informed consent. * Greater than stage II hypertension (i.e., \>159/99 mm Hg) * Current tobacco use (self-report) * Habitually exercise training ≥ 2 days per week (self-report) * Significant orthopedic limitations or other contraindications to strenuous exercise * Live or work \> 80 miles from Bloomington, Indiana * Anticipated elective surgery during the study period. * Surgery to the chest or abdomen in the last 6 months. * Plan to move residence or travel out of the local area during the study period. * History of heart attack or heart condition. * Current use of prescription medications that affect heart rate or blood vessel dilation (e.g., systemic b-adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers, and hormone replacement therapy). * Diagnosis of asthma or chronic pulmonary disease. * Current respiratory infection. * Diagnosis of an aneurysm in the chest, abdomen, or brain. * Psychological or social characteristics that would interfere with their ability to fully participate in the study.

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

* Postmenopausal women (self-report at least 6 years since last menstrual cycle)
* Aged 50-75 years (confirmed by birth date listed on participant's driver license at screening visit)
* English-speaking
* Body mass index between 25.0 to 39.9 kg/m2
* Able to ambulate without assistance
* Own or have access to a Bluetooth-capable phone or tablet (IOS version 12.0 or later or Android version 7.0 or later)

* Unable to provide informed consent.
* Greater than stage II hypertension (i.e., \>159/99 mm Hg)
* Current tobacco use (self-report)
* Habitually exercise training ≥ 2 days per week (self-report)
* Significant orthopedic limitations or other contraindications to strenuous exercise
* Live or work \> 80 miles from Bloomington, Indiana
* Anticipated elective surgery during the study period.
* Surgery to the chest or abdomen in the last 6 months.
* Plan to move residence or travel out of the local area during the study period.
* History of heart attack or heart condition.
* Current use of prescription medications that affect heart rate or blood vessel dilation (e.g., systemic b-adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers, and hormone replacement therapy).
* Diagnosis of asthma or chronic pulmonary disease.
* Current respiratory infection.
* Diagnosis of an aneurysm in the chest, abdomen, or brain.
* Psychological or social characteristics that would interfere with their ability to fully participate in the study.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Stephen J Carter, Ph.D

CONTACT

8128556593

stjcarte@iu.edu

Tyler H Blechschmid, M.S.

CONTACT

tblechsc@iu.edu

Principal Investigator

Stephen J Carter, Ph.D

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Indiana University, Bloomington

Study Locations (Sites)

Indiana University

Bloomington, Indiana, 47405

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Indiana University

Stephen J Carter, Ph.D, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Indiana University, Bloomington

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-04-12

Study Completion Date2025-04-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-04-12

Study Completion Date2025-04-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

postmenopausal
aging
women's health
blood pressure
mean response time
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT)

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Postmenopausal Symptoms
Aging
Obesity