Hand strength training for women with poor leg blood flow
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether guided handgrip (hand strength) exercises can improve health in post-menopausal women who have reduced blood flow to the legs. It may help your circulation and overall function, as long as you can safely do the training and keep your current medications during the study.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause
- You are not taking hormone replacement therapy
- You have an ankle-brachial index (ABI) below 0.90, which suggests reduced blood flow in the legs
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35 (not severely obese)
- You have not had an amputation in any limb
- Your blood pressure is below 160 (top number) and below 105 (bottom number)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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