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Smart Technology-Based Intervention and Monitoring of Physical and Mental Health in Early Postmenopausal Women
Led by YI-JU TSAI · Updated on 2026-04-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating whether a comprehensive, 8-week exercise program can improve quality of life, muscle function, and physical performance in early postmenopausal women aged 45 to 65. The study focuses on women who have been postmenopausal for up to six years and aims to understand the short-term and long-term effects of exercise on their overall health during early postmenopause. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: a home-based multimodal exercise program delivered through a customized smartphone app, a supervised exercise program conducted in a laboratory, or a 30-minute educational session about menopause. The exercise programs last for 8 weeks, and the education group serves as a comparison to assess the impact of exercise interventions. Throughout the study, researchers will measure muscle function of abdominal and back muscles, endurance of pelvic stabilizing muscles, and physical performance using various functional tests at baseline, after 8 weeks, and during follow-ups at 3 and 6 months. They will also assess body composition, bone mineral density, quality of life, pain levels, and user satisfaction with the app. Monitoring includes questionnaires focused on menopause-related quality of life and incontinence, as well as physical tests to evaluate functional improvements and endurance.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Smart Technology-Based Intervention and Monitoring of Physical and Mental Health in Early Postmenopausal Women
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged 45 to 65 years
- At least 12 months without menstruation (postmenopausal)
- Within 6 years after menopause
You will not qualify if you...
- Exercised more than twice a week for at least 30 minutes per session
- Received hormone therapy in the past three months
- Neurological diseases such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or stroke
- Cardiovascular diseases
- History of pelvic or prolapse surgery (except cesarean section)
- History of cancer affecting the bladder, urethra, uterus, ovary, cervix, or rectum
- Taking medications that affect heart rate or mood
- Body mass index (BMI) over 35 kg/m�b2
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants engage in an 8-week exercise or education program to improve quality of life and physical function during early postmenopause.
1 baseline visit and weekly visits during the 8-week program
Duration - 6 months
Participants are monitored for changes in physical function, quality of life, and app usability after completing the intervention.
Visits at 3 and 6 months post-intervention
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan, 701
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Research Team
Y
Yi-Ju Tsai PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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