Inspiratory Muscle Training in Postmenopausal Women

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.

Conditions

Postmenopausal Symptoms, Aging, Obesity

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Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

Inspiratory Muscle Training in Postmenopausal Women

Condition
Postmenopausal Symptoms
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Bloomington

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47405

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.

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Eligibility 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

50 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Indiana University,

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

Study Record Dates

2025-04-30