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Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Lowering Blood Pressure and Improving Endothelial Function

University of Colorado, Boulder
NCT IDNCT05000515ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

90

Study length

about 4.3 years

Ages

50+

Sex

Female only

Locations

1 site in CO

About this study

This trial is testing whether inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) can lower blood pressure and improve endothelial function in postmenopausal women. This treatment aims to provide a more convenient alternative to standard aerobic exercise, which has limited effectiveness in this population.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Aerobic exercise
  • 2.High-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training
Primary goalChange from baseline in casual systolic and diastolic blood pressure at 3 months

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low13%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: Change from baseline in casual systolic and diastolic blood pressure at 3 months

Secondary: Change from baseline endothelial function at 3 months, Change from baseline in ambulatory systolic and diastolic blood pressure at 3 months

Body systems

Cardiology / Heart