Exercise program for metabolism in postmenopausal women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a structured exercise program can improve how your body uses fat. It is designed for postmenopausal women with higher weight and prediabetes who are not currently exercising much.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 50 and 75 years old
- Your BMI is between 30 and 50 (higher than a typical weight range)
- You have prediabetes (A1c 5.7–6.4% or fasting sugar 100–125 mg/dL, or other approved prediabetes glucose results)
- You are currently mostly sedentary (no purposeful exercise more than 20 minutes per day, twice per week)
- You do not smoke and have not used hormone replacement therapy for at least 2 years
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two approaches—Pilates exercises and intermittent fasting—to see which better improves physical fitness and metabolic health in women going through menopause who are overweight. It may help reduce aging-related health risks.
This study looks at how endurance exercise changes fat cells in the body. It may help understand how exercise benefits weight-related health.
This trial tests a supervised exercise program combining movement and strength training for postmenopausal women with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if this program can improve their physical function and overall health.
This study tests how different exercise routines affect heart and metabolic health in women after menopause. It may help if you are already active, have few heart risk factors, and are not on hormone therapy.
This study tests a combined aerobic and resistance training program for women going through menopause. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can help manage symptoms like irregular periods and other changes during this time.
This study looks at whether exercise and long periods without food (fasting) can help improve brown fat—a type of body fat that burns calories to generate heat. If you are a postmenopausal woman who is inactive and overweight, you may be able to join and help researchers understand how these lifestyle changes affect your health.
Hear when a new Postmenopausal Symptoms trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.