The Impact of Concurrent Training on Women Experiencing Symptoms of Menopause

NCT07417228 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 18061996
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 90
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of a concurrent training exercise intervention on menopausal symptoms and key physical and mental health outcomes. The proposed study is powered based on a primary outcome of examining the change in menopausal symptoms using the MenQoL questionnaire. Participants (n=70) will be randomised to an intervention or control group. The intervention group will participate in a 12 week online (via zoom) concurrent training programme, consisting of three forty-five minute sessions (on non-consecutive days) per week that align with WHO exercise recommendations for adults and the control group will maintain their regular activity. The exercise classes will be delivered by qualified Sport \& Exercise Scientists and will consist of a combination of bodyweight and resistance band exercises. Each class will consist of a 5 minute warm up, 15 minutes of aerobic exercise, 20 minutes of resistance training, and a 5 minute cool-down. Both groups will engage in pre and post testing through questionnaires (GAD-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (MENQOL), Body Appreciation (BAS-2)), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Sleep, International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), Body image questionnaire (BAS-2) and physical tests (Bod pod, grip-strength, 3-RM leg press, 3-RM cable pull, counter-movement jump and Astrand Rhyming submaximal aerobic test).

Conditions

Menopause Symptoms

Keywords

Menopause; Perimenopause; Concurrent training; Exercise

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Menopause Symptoms (Menopause-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire)

  29 symptoms of menopause are listed. For each symptom participants are asked to indicate whether they have experienced the symptom in the past month. If they have experienced it they will be asked to rate (on a scale of 0-6) how much they have been bothered by that symptom (0=not bothered at all; 6=extremely bothered).

  Baseline testing (within 2 weeks prior to intervention start date) and post testing (within 2 weeks post intervention end date)

Secondary Outcomes (14)

• Anxiety (GAD-7)

  Baseline testing (within 2 weeks prior to intervention start date) and post testing (within 2 weeks post intervention end date)

• Depression (Patient Health Questionnaire - 9)

  Baseline testing (within 2 weeks prior to intervention start date) and post testing (within 2 weeks post intervention end date)

• Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

  Baseline testing (within 2 weeks prior to intervention start date) and post testing (within 2 weeks post intervention end date)

• Body Appreciation Scale

  Baseline testing (within 2 weeks prior to intervention start date) and post testing (within 2 weeks post intervention end date)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire

  Baseline testing (within 2 weeks prior to intervention start date) and post testing (within 2 weeks post intervention end date)

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: Concurrent training

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Concurrent training BEHAVIORAL

Concurrent training programme

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 40 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Women experiencing perimenopause (irregular menstrual cycles of ≥7-day difference in cycle length of consecutive menstrual cycles) and early postmenopause (\< 5 years post menopause).
• Able to safely engage in a concurrent training interventions that combine both aerobic and resistance training.
• Must have reliable internet access and a device capable of participating in online training on zoom.
• Willingness and ability to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures.
• Aged between 40 and 60 years

You may not qualify if:

• BMI \>35 and \<18.5.
• Currently taking psychotropic medication
• Has undergone a hysterectomy
• Current substance abuse
• Current diagnosis of a mental health disorder
• Current diagnosis of a chronic illness
• Currently participating in other structured exercise programmes.
• Recent surgery or hospitalisation in the past 6 months.
• Currently taking hormonal contraceptive

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University College Dublin: lead

Study Sites (1)

University College Dublin

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Brian D Spring, BSc and MSc

CONTACT

0860795259; brian.spring@ucd.ie

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Mr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 1, 2025
• First Posted: February 18, 2026
• Study Start: December 12, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 15, 2027
• Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, ICF
• Time Frame: 01/01/2026 to 01/01/2029

Locations

IE (1)