Effects of CE on the Risk of Arteriosclerosis in SED Postmenopausal Women

April 20, 2026 updated by: Beijing Sport University

Effects of Combined Exercise on the Risk of Arteriosclerosis in Sedentary Postmenopausal Women

This study investigated the effects of three exercise modalities: aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, and combined exercise on the risk of arteriosclerosis in sedentary postmenopausal women.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study aims to compare the effects of different kinds of exercise on the risk of arteriosclerosis in sedentary postmenopausal women. Participants were recruited and randomly assigned to aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, combined exercise or control group. The intervention lasted for 12 weeks. Endothelial function indicators, chronic inflammation indicators, arteriosclerosis related indicators, blood pressure indicators were assessed before and after the intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

113

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • China
      • Beijing, China
        • School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants have been postmenopausal for more than 12 months and have not received any exogenous estrogen supplementation after menopause.
  • Participants were screened using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-S), with a physical activity level classified as "low." They must not have engaged in moderate-intensity physical activity for at least 3 days per week, with a duration of no less than 30 minutes per day, for over 3 consecutive months.
  • Participants were screened using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+ (PAR-Q+) and be deemed safe to undergo further intervention.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants with acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or similar conditions.
  • Participants with abnormal blood pressure: resting systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg, or those taking antihypertensive medications.
  • Participants with abnormally high arterial stiffness (within pathological range): brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) >1800 cm/s.
  • Participants recently taken medications that may affect blood indicators, such as hormones or anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • Participants with unstable body weight in the past 3 months (fluctuation greater than ±2.5 kg).
  • Participants currently participating in other intervention studies or those with regular exercise habits in daily life.
  • Participants who smoke or consume alcohol regularly.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: AE group
Behavioral: AE group
Aerobic exercise
Active Comparator: RE group
Behavioral: RE group
Resistance exercise
Active Comparator: CE group
Behavioral: CE group
Combined exercise
Active Comparator: CON group
Behavioral: ON group
No intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Flow mediated dilation (FMD)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of flow mediated dilation before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Brachial ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of baPWV before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Ankle brachial index (ABI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of ABI before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of cIMT before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Systolic blood pressure (SBP)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of SBP before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of DBP before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Peak systolic velocity (PSV)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of PSV of carotid artery before and after intervention.
12 weeks
End diastolic velocity (EDV)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of EDV of carotid artery before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Pulsatility index (PI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of PI of carotid artery before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Resistance index (RI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of RI of carotid artery before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Wall Shear Stress (WSS)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of WSS of carotid artery before and after intervention.
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Nitric oxide (NO)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum NO before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Prostacyclin (PGI2)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum PGI2 before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Endothelin-1 (ET-1)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum ET-1 before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Angiotensin II (AngII)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum AngII before and after intervention.
12 weeks
C-Reactive protein (CRP)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum CRP before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum IL-6 before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Estrogen
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum estrogen before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1(sICAM-1)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum sICAM-1 before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum sVCAM-1 before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Total Cholesterol (TC)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum TC before and after intervention.
12 weeks
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum HDL-C before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum LDL-C before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Left ventricular posterior wall thickness at end-diastole (LVPWd)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of LVPWd before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Left ventricular posterior wall thickness at end-systole (LVPWs)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of LVPWs before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Stroke volume (SV)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of SV before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Heart rate (HR)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of HR before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of LVEF before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Cardiac output (CO)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of CO before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of serum eNOS before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of VO2max before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of BMI before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Body fat weight
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of body fat weight before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Body fat%
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of body fat% before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of PSQI before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of FFQ before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Cluster of Differentiation 14 (CD14) mRNA and Protein Expression
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of CD14 mRNA and Protein Expression before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (MAPK14) mRNA
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of MAPK14 mRNA before and after intervention.
12 weeks
p38 Mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) Protein Expression
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of p38 MAPK Protein Expression before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Tetraspanin 4 (TSPAN4) mRNA and Protein Expression
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of TSPAN4 mRNA and Protein Expression before and after intervention.
12 weeks
Nitric Oxide Synthase 3 (NOS3) mRNA and Protein Expression
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The change of NOS3 mRNA and Protein Expression before and after intervention.
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Beijing Sport University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 15, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

December 30, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 20, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 20, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

April 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 20, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2025

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • EOCEOTROAISPW

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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