A Longitudinal Study to Identify Mechanisms of Menopause on Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Recruiting
Observational Study
Menopause
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Dilation
Physical Activity
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 – 61
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen · Other
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About This Trial
With the cessation of estrogen production at menopause, the risk of cardiovascular disease like arthrosclerosis, myocardial infarction and stroke increases dramatically. Physical activity is the single most powerful "drug" for maintaining and improving cardiovascular health, but recent data suggest that the positive effect of physical activity is lost at menopause. In this project the investigator…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Normal ECG
* Regular menstruation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participation in other clinical projects
* Smokes or has smoked within the last 10 years
* On hormone therapy
* Has chronic diseases that are not expected, cf. the groups sought. Including heart problems, atrial fibrill…
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