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The Impact of Concurrent Training on Women Experiencing Symptoms of Menopause
Led by University College Dublin · Updated on 2026-02-18
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to examine the impact of a concurrent training exercise intervention on menopausal symptoms and key physical and mental health outcomes. The proposed study is powered based on a primary outcome of examining the change in menopausal symptoms using the MenQoL questionnaire. Participants (n=70) will be randomised to an intervention or control group. The intervention group will participate in a 12 week online (via zoom) concurrent training programme, consisting of three forty-five minute sessions (on non-consecutive days) per week that align with WHO exercise recommendations for adults and the control group will maintain their regular activity. The exercise classes will be delivered by qualified Sport \& Exercise Scientists and will consist of a combination of bodyweight and resistance band exercises. Each class will consist of a 5 minute warm up, 15 minutes of aerobic exercise, 20 minutes of resistance training, and a 5 minute cool-down. Both groups will engage in pre and post testing through questionnaires (GAD-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL), Body Appreciation (BAS-2)), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Sleep, International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), Body image questionnaire (BAS-2) and physical tests (Bod pod, grip-strength, 3-RM leg press, 3-RM cable pull, counter-movement jump and Astrand Rhyming submaximal aerobic test).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Impact of Concurrent Training on Women Experiencing Symptoms of Menopause
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women experiencing perimenopause (irregular menstrual cycles with 7-day or more difference in cycle length) or early postmenopause (less than 5 years post menopause)
- Able to safely participate in combined aerobic and resistance training
- Have reliable internet access and a device for online Zoom training
- Willing and able to give informed consent and follow study procedures
- Aged between 40 and 60 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 or less than 18.5
- Currently taking psychotropic medication
- Have had a hysterectomy
- Current substance abuse
- Current diagnosis of a mental health disorder
- Current diagnosis of a chronic illness
- Currently taking hormonal contraceptives
- Participating in other structured exercise programs
- Recent surgery or hospitalization in the past 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Research Team
B
Brian D Spring, BSc and MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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