A trial to study the effect of a fitness programme delivered through technological systems for women approaching menopause

Phase 1/2

Completed

Conditions: Perimenopausal women

Registration Number: CTRI/2020/11/028904

Lead Sponsor: Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy

Brief Summary: This study was a randomised, single blinded, parallel group, active controlled study comparing the effect of an exercise programme delivered through tele-rehabilitation to one group and conventionally as a home programme to another group of perimenopausal women. The outcome measures were assessed which included the components of their fitness, and their quality of life before and after the intervention.

The results of the study showed that exercises through both modes of delivery were effective in improving health related fitness parameters and improving quality of life of perimenopausal women.

**Conclusion :**

Both, Tele-rehabilitation and conventional modes of exercise delivery are equally effective in delivering an exercise programme to improve fitness and quality of life of perimenopausal women.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

Perimenopausal women between 45.
60 years of age Experiencing one or more climacteric symptoms which can affect their quality of life.
Skipped periods, Hot flashes, Sleep disturbances, Headaches, Mood swings, Urinary incontinence, Weight gain Having access to mobile phones with internet facility and can be used for video calling.

Exclusion Criteria

Women on hormone replacement therapy Surgical menopause Physically active women exercising more than 2 times per week for at least 30 minutes each time Having active psychological disorders or taking psychiatric medication Uncontrolled hypo/hyperthyroidism Any contraindications to physical activity.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Aerobic capacity - Incremental Shuttle Walk test	Baseline and 6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measures of body composition - Height, Weight, BMI, Body fat %, Muscle mass, Bone mass, total body water %, Visceral fat level.	Muscular fitness - modified push up test, one minute curl up test, squat test

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Sancheti Institute college of physiotherapy
🇮🇳
Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India
Sancheti Institute college of physiotherapy
🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India
DrEden Mehdiabadi
Principal investigator
9049266893
karen.eden.m@gmail.com