Physical activity study for midlife Hispanic women
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a physical activity program can help improve health in midlife Hispanic women with slightly high blood pressure who are in early menopause. If you join, you will wear a Fitbit and get support to become more active.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 50 years old
- You identify as Hispanic/Latina
- You are currently not very active (less than 150 minutes of exercise per week)
- Your blood pressure is mildly elevated but you are not on medication for it
- You are experiencing early menopause symptoms (like changing periods) but have not gone a full year without a period
- You have a smartphone or tablet that works with a Fitbit app
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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