Breathing Training for Stress and Sleep in Midlife Women
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a simple breathing exercise (inspiratory muscle strength training) to see if it can help reduce stress and improve sleep for midlife women who have hot flashes. If you're between 45-60, have hot flashes, and don't smoke, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 45 and 60 years old.
- You have hot flashes.
- You live in or near Rochester, Minnesota.
- You do not smoke.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 40.
- You have no history of heart disease (high blood pressure is okay).
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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