Walking Exercise Study for Women's Heart and Metabolic Health
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether short bursts of walking throughout the day can improve heart health and metabolism in women. Researchers want to see if this type of exercise helps women before and after menopause.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between ages 32–43 with regular periods, or between ages 49–65 without periods for at least 12 months
- Your body mass index (BMI, a measure of weight relative to height) is over 24.9
- You do not have heart disease, high blood pressure, or heart failure
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune diseases, or active infections
- You are willing to participate in an intermittent walking training program
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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