Exercise Program Using Smart Technology to Improve Physical and Mental Health in Early Postmenopausal Women Aged 45 to 65

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.

Smart Technology-Based Intervention and Monitoring of Physical and Mental Health in Early Postmenopausal Women