MitoQ vs. Exercise in Postmenopausal Women

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are investigating if taking the supplement MitoQ, an antioxidant, has a similar effect as performing regular exercise on blood vessel function in postmenopausal women.

Do you qualify?

1.

You are postmenopausal

2.

For 3 months: you are willing to consume MitoQ capsules daily or perform supervised exercise training at CU Boulder 3x/week

3.

You are NOT taking sex hormone-based therapies currently or in the past 6 months

How to participate:

Please contact us directly or fill out a screening form by pressing the “APPLY HERE” button below and we will get back to you.

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What you get out of participating:

Health Information: We will share and briefly explain health information we collect during the study. This includes results from your physical exam, including blood panels, vascular function assessments and blood pressure measurements, all of which you can share with your physician.

Compensation: We will provide monetary compensation for completing the study, in addition to travel reimbursement.

Where is the trial taking place?

All study visits will take place at the University of Colorado Boulder campus.

Our laboratory is located at 1805 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309. You can find our laboratory by clicking here. We will provide you instructions for free parking on campus nearby our offices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long will it take me to complete the study?

A: Completing the study will require up to 65 hours of your time. The study requires only 9 visits to our lab if you are in the MitoQ group, but can require up to 45 visits if you are in the exercise group. This is randomly assigned by the research team, and you are unable to choose which group you are in.

Q: What do I receive for participating in the study? Are there any costs to participate in the study?

A: Our study team takes care of parking for study visits and will compensate you for mileage and your time in the study. Payment is typically received at the end of the study in the form of a check mailed to you ~1 month after you complete it. If you would prefer, we are happy to pay you throughout the study.

There are no direct costs to you participating in the study, though child/eldercare and taking time off of work to travel to the study site and partake in study visits are all things you should consider when deciding to participate.

Q: I have some vacations coming up. Can I still participate?

A: We are flexible and can accommodate most vacation schedules, so long as you aren’t gone for over 2 weeks during the 3-month period that you are doing the exercise training if you are in that group. Please communicate any upcoming vacations to us early on.

Q: Should I stop taking my medications or change my diet/exercise routine for this study?

A: Unless instructed by your provider, you should continue taking all medications as prescribed. We may ask you to refrain from consuming over-the-counter supplements before your visits, but this is only for non-prescribed supplements. We ask that you inform us of any lifestyle changes during the course of the study, including changes in medications/supplements (doses included!), exercise routine (unless part of this study), and diet, as these could potentially impact our measurements.

call us: (303) 735-6410
email us: ipalab@colorado.edu