Online combined aerobic and resistance exercise program for women with menopausal symptoms

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

Seventy women aged 40–60 in perimenopause or within five years postmenopause will be randomized to a 12-week online concurrent training program or a control group that maintains usual activity. The intervention consists of three 45-minute Zoom classes per week (5-minute warm-up, 15 minutes aerobic, 20 minutes resistance, 5-minute cool-down) led by qualified sport and exercise scientists using bodyweight and resistance bands. Pre- and post-intervention assessments include the MenQoL (primary outcome), questionnaires on mood, anxiety, body image and sleep (PHQ-9, GAD-7, BAS-2, PSQI), physical tests (Bod Pod, grip strength, 3-RM lifts, countermovement jump, submaximal fitness) and activity tracking. Randomization is generated independently at University College Dublin and the control group will be offered a post-study workshop on exercise benefits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Women experiencing perimenopause (irregular menstrual cycles of ≥7-day difference in cycle length of consecutive menstrual cycles) and early postmenopause (\< 5 years post menopause).
2. Able to safely engage in a concurrent training interventions that combine both aerobic and resistance training.
3. Must have reliable internet access and a device capable of participating in online training on zoom.
4. Willingness and ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures.
5. Aged between 40 and 60 years

Exclusion Criteria:

1. BMI \>35 and \<18.5.
2. Currently taking psychotropic medication
3. Has undergone a hysterectomy
4. Current substance abuse
5. Current diagnosis of a mental health disorder
6. Current diagnosis of a chronic illness
7. Currently participating in other structured exercise programmes.
8. Recent surgery or hospitalisation in the past 6 months.
9. Currently taking hormonal contraceptive

Where it's running

• University College Dublin
  Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Brian D Spring, BSc and MSc
• Email: brian.spring@ucd.ie
• Phone: 0860795259

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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.