Topic: Primary Care Research Network for England
Conditions
Interventions
Physical activity 1: Exercise consultations plus DVD and booklet, plus leaflets
Physical activity 2: Exercise consultations plus support/information groups
Control: Tre
Sponsors
University of Birmingham (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged 48 - 57 years who are experiencing vasomotor menopausal symptoms and have not used HRT in the previous 3 months 2. Spontaneously perimenopausal (irregular periods but at least one period in the previous 12 months) or menopausal women (no menstruation for greater than 12 months prior to study) 3. Inactive (not currently involved in a regular programme of exercise three or more times per week for at least 30 minutes per session during the previous 3 months) 4. Not dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Oral contraceptive, tamoxifen, tibolone and raloxifene usage in previous 3 months 2. Using HRT 3. Unable to provide informed consent 4. Not able to understand English sufficiently to complete the research questionnaires 5. GP considers patient unsuitable for the trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility (recruitment and adherence), measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depression, measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up 2. Menopause-specific quality of life, measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up 3. Physical activity (self report and objective), measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up 4. Self efficacy for exercise, measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up 5. Vasomotor symptoms, measured at baseline and 6-month follow-up | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed