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Improving Sympathetic Activity, Hot Flashes, and Sleep in Midlife Women Using Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
The purpose of this research is to understand how training the muscles used for breathing (inhalation) affects menopausal hot flashes, sympathetic nerve activity and sleep.
Official title: Time-efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Improving Sympathetic Activity, Hot Flashes, and Sleep in Midlife Women
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
45 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-03-27
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training
Performs inspiratory maneuvers at 55% maximal inspiratory pressure (PIMAX) during week 1, 65% PIMAX during week 2, and 75% PIMAX during weeks 3-6.
Low-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training
Performs inspiratory maneuvers at 15% maximal inspiratory pressure (PIMAX) for all 6 weeks.
POWERbreathe K3 device
Inspiratory muscle training device
Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States