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Mean ReSponse time: effects of inspiratory muscle training in postmenopausal women
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Stephen Jordan Carter
Primary Investigator
Recruiting
50 years - 75 years
Female
Phase
N/A
24 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
What is this study about?
This is a research study investigating the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on cardiovascular function, muscular fitness, and mood in postmenopausal women. IMT works by strengthening the respiratory muscles through resistive airflow breathing using a handheld device.
Who can participate?
Postmenopausal women (50-75 years of age).
Detailed description of study
What happens during study participation?
- Attend in-person visits (4 total + screening and device pickup visits) to the IU School of Public Health (1025 E. 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405).
- Study visits will involve baseline assessments of body measurements/height/weight/blood pressure, completing questionnaires, performing pulmonary function tests, a standard blood draw, a 30-second sit-to-stand test, a series of walking tests, cerebral vascular measures, and familiarization with inspiratory muscle training (IMT).
- Complete 8 weeks of home-based inspiratory muscle training (4 times per week) using a flow-resistive inspiratory muscle trainer device from the third-party company called PrO2Fit. The training device is hand-held and will be connected to a tablet or smartphone via a wireless Bluetooth connection and simulates the sensations of lifting weights at high repetition. During IMT, you will be training your respiratory muscles like you would in the gym lifting weights. You will be inhaling through the device as hard and as long as you can until you quit, and you will try to complete a certain number of respirations and sets with shortened rest time.
- Study participation lasts 11 weeks
Incentive/compensation
- Participants will receive up to $200 in VISA gift cards for completing all of the study requirements.
- Parking costs will also be covered.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: postmenopause, healthy
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Age: 50 years - 75 years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion Criteria:
- Postmenopausal women (self-report at least 6 years since last menstrual cycle)
- English-speaking
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25.0-39.9 kg/m2</li>
- Willing and able to travel to Bloomington, IN for multiple study visits
- Able to ambulate without assistance
- Own or have access to a Bluetooth-capable phone or tablet (IOS version 12.0 or later or Android version 7.0 or later)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Greater than stage II hypertension (i.e., >159/99 mm Hg)
- Current tobacco use
- Habitually exercise training ≥ 2 days per week
- Significant orthopedic limitations or other contraindications to strenuous exercise
- Anticipated elective surgery during the study period
- Plan to move residence or travel out of the local area during the study period
- History of heart attack or heart condition
- Current use of prescription medications that affect heart rate or blood vessel dilation (e.g., systemic b-adrenergic blockers, calcium channel blockers, and hormone replacement therapy)
- Diagnosis of asthma or chronic pulmonary disease
- Diagnosis of aneurysm
- Recent surgery (past 6 months) to chest, abdomen, or brain
- Current respiratory infection
- Psychological or social characteristics that would interfere with their ability to fully participate in the study
Updated on
17 Dec 2024.
Study ID: KINE-IIR-MRS, 20387
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