The Effect of High Intensity Functional Exercise Programs on Menopausal Symptoms, Physical Performance, and Dual Task Performance in Postmenopausal Women

NCT07471620 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 61351342/020-1603
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was conducted to examine the effects of exercise programs on the physical and psychosocial health of postmenopausal women. The postmenopausal period is characterized by an increased risk of problems such as decreased muscle strength, balance problems, fatigue, stress, and reduced quality of life due to hormonal changes. Therefore, appropriate exercise approaches are crucial during this period. The study evaluated the effects of regular and planned exercise programs on the physical functions and overall well-being of postmenopausal women. The study also addressed structured exercise approaches such as high-intensity functional training (HIFT). HIFT consists of short but intense exercises similar to daily activities. However, such exercises should be planned and monitored by healthcare professionals according to the individual's age and health status.

Conditions

Postmenopausal Period

Keywords

dual task, postmenopause, high intensity functional training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• short physical performance battery

  Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a brief and standardized test battery used to assess lower-extremity physical performance, particularly in older adults. The test evaluates three main functional components: balance, gait speed, and chair-stand performance. Each subtest is scored between 0 and 4 points, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 12. Higher scores indicate better physical performance. The SPPB is widely used in clinical research and geriatric assessments to determine functional capacity, risk of falls, and level of physical independence.

  8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Dual task performance

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

High Intensity Functional Training Group

EXPERIMENTAL

group that performs high-intensity functional exercises

Behavioral: High-intensity functional exercise

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

moderate to low intensity exercise

Behavioral: moderate to low intensity exercise

Interventions

High-intensity functional exercise BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the exercise group followed a high-intensity functional exercise program designed to improve physical function, menopausal symptoms, and dual-task performance during the postmenopausal period.

High Intensity Functional Training Group

moderate to low intensity exercise BEHAVIORAL

Control group participants performed moderate or low-intensity exercise.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• The participant must have had at least 12 months pass since their last menstrual period.
• The participant must be between 50-65 years of age.
• The participant must be able to walk independently.
• The participant must have sufficient cognitive function.

You may not qualify if:

• Neurological disorders
• Active vestibular disorder
• Lower extremity surgery or serious orthopedic injury
• Severe arthritis and pain affecting walking
• Use of sedative psychoactive drugs
• Cognitive impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Uskudar University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Üsküdar Üniversitesi

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Feito Y, Heinrich KM, Butcher SJ, Poston WSC. High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT): Definition and Research Implications for Improved Fitness. Sports (Basel). 2018 Aug 7;6(3):76. doi: 10.3390/sports6030076.

  PMID: 30087252 BACKGROUND

• Crawford DA, Drake NB, Carper MJ, DeBlauw J, Heinrich KM. Are Changes in Physical Work Capacity Induced by High-Intensity Functional Training Related to Changes in Associated Physiologic Measures? Sports (Basel). 2018 Mar 27;6(2):26. doi: 10.3390/sports6020026.

  PMID: 29910330 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Filiz Eyüboğlu, PhD

  Uskudar University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Nazlı H Gözütok

  Uskudar University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: A two-group parallel intervention model was applied, with exercise and control groups monitored simultaneously.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 26, 2026
• First Posted: March 13, 2026
• Study Start: November 29, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2026
• Study Completion: February 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)