Higher protein diet and exercise for postmenopausal women's wellbeing

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to determine if a higher protein diet, including one serving of beef daily, combined with resistance exercise, can enhance wellbeing in postmenopausal women. Participants will be divided into three groups: those maintaining their usual lifestyle, those following a higher protein diet, and those on a higher protein diet with resistance training. The study will assess improvements in mood, sleep, body composition, and health-related blood values over a 16-week period. The goal is to identify the health benefits associated with dietary and exercise interventions in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Postmenopausal women aged 50 years and older (at least 12 months since last menstrual cycle)
* Participant in physical activity (e.g., 2-4 bouts of physical activity per week (i.e., activities such as brisk walking, yoga, hiking, cycling, gardening, etc.)) -Participants taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT; at least 6 months on HRT), statins, and antihypertensive medications will be allowed to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Food allergies
* Dietary restrictions (e.g., vegan, vegetarian, lactose intolerance, etc.)
* Diet-related conditions that would prevent them from consuming a higher protein dietary intake (e.g., impaired liver function, kidney disease)
* Participants consuming more than 0.8 g protein/kg/body weight per day (determined by 24-hour dietary recall)
* Underweight (BMI \< 18.5)
* Taking nutritional supplements
* Currently smoking or vaping
* Use marijuana
* Drink more than 4 alcoholic beverages a week
* Take medications that may interfere with the primary outcomes of the dietary intervention (e.g., antidepressants, sleep medication, etc.)
* Sleep apnea
* Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global score \>5 via or sleep \> 7 hours a night
* Pre-existing health conditions (e.g., diabetes (type I or II), cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis) or conditions that would prevent them from fully participating in all aspects of the study.

Where it's running

• Don tyson Center for Agricultural Sciencers
  Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Recruiting
• University of Arkansas
  Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jamie Baum — University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
• Study coordinator: Jamie Baum, PhD
• Email: baum@uark.edu
• Phone: 479-575-4474

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.