Investigating hot flashes and blood vessel function in women
Hot Flashes and Neurovascular Function in Women
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER · NIH-11075859
This study is looking at how hot flashes during menopause might impact blood vessel health in women, and it’s for women who experience different levels of hot flashes to help us understand their heart health better as they get older.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11075859 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how hot flashes, a common symptom during menopause, affect blood vessel function in women. It aims to compare the microvascular and autonomic functions in women experiencing different frequencies of hot flashes. By assessing these functions, the study seeks to uncover the relationship between hot flashes and cardiovascular health, which is crucial for women's well-being as they age. The research will involve objective assessments to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are midlife women experiencing hot flashes, particularly those with varying frequencies of these symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing hot flashes or are outside the midlife age range may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for hot flashes and associated cardiovascular risks in menopausal women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the relationship between menopausal symptoms and cardiovascular health can lead to significant advancements in women's health management.
Where this research is happening
ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES
- MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER — ROCHESTER, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BAKER, SARAH ELIZABETH — MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER
- Study coordinator: BAKER, SARAH ELIZABETH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Affective Disorders