MENOPAUSE

This study is testing whether estrogen patches can help post-menopausal women heal better after rotator cuff shoulder surgery. Researchers will give 58 women either real estrogen patches or placebo patches after their surgery and compare their recovery. The goal is to see if the …

This study aims to see if taking a blackcurrant supplement for a year can help slow bone loss in women after menopause. Researchers will measure changes in bone density and gut bacteria in about 160 participants. The goal is to understand if this natural approach could become a f…

This study will follow 2,725 menopausal women for 10 years to see if newer forms of hormone replacement therapy (like creams, gels, or sprays) affect their risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other major heart problems. It focuses on women aged 45-75 who already have heart diseas…

This VA program aims to help clinics better provide proven health services for women Veterans in midlife. It will test two different support strategies across at least 18 VA facilities to help them offer trauma-informed care, menopause symptom therapy, and weight management progr…

This study aims to test a package of evidence-based health interventions for women going through menopause. Researchers want to see if these approaches can reduce bothersome symptoms like hot flashes, lower inflammation, improve heart health markers, and potentially slow biologic…

This study is testing whether an 8-week mindfulness program can help reduce hot flashes and improve sleep for women going through menopause. Ninety women will be randomly assigned to either take the mindfulness classes or receive no special program. Researchers will measure chang…

This study aims to see if a 12-week online facial yoga program can help reduce stress, improve thinking skills, and lower stress hormone levels in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare 100 women who do the yoga sessions to a group receiving usual care. The goal …

This VA study is developing and testing a specialized telehealth therapy program to help aging women veterans manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. The program adapts existing menopause therapy techniques to address the unique needs …

This study aims to see if a simple art activity—coloring mandala patterns—can help women going through menopause. Researchers will compare 70 women who color mandalas for 30 minutes weekly for a month against a group that does not. They want to find out if this activity can reduc…

This study aims to see if a testosterone gel applied to the skin can safely improve low sexual desire and related distress in women during and after menopause. Researchers will compare the gel to a placebo in 150 women to gather high-quality evidence, as there are currently no FD…

This study is testing whether laughter yoga can help women manage common menopause symptoms. Researchers will enroll 80 women and split them into two groups. One group will attend eight laughter yoga sessions over four weeks, while the other group will not. The goal is to see if …

This study is testing whether a 12-week exercise program focused on strengthening the feet and ankles can help improve physical function and quality of life for women going through menopause. About 70 women aged 45-65 will be randomly assigned to either do the special exercises o…

This study aims to understand how menopause and poor sleep together affect heart function in women with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will follow 381 women aged 48-58 who are going through menopause and have diabetes, using heart scans and sleep tracking. The goal is to learn how …

This study aims to understand how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects brain function, strength, and overall health in women who have recently gone through menopause. Researchers will test 20 women before they start HRT and again after two and five months of treatment, measu…

This national study aims to understand the health, quality of life, and experiences of 1,592 Brazilian women aged 35-65 going through menopause. Researchers will collect information through surveys, health measurements, and lab tests to see how factors like location, income, and …

This research study aims to understand how gentle electrical stimulation applied to the scalp might affect common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, and pain. Researchers will test the approach on 50 women aged 40-60 who are experiencing menopause. The goal is to …

This study aims to find out if removing the fallopian tubes during a hysterectomy causes women to reach menopause earlier. Researchers will follow 2,100 women who previously had hysterectomies, comparing those who had their tubes removed with those who didn't. Participants will m…

This study aims to understand if menopause changes how a woman's body processes the common antidepressant escitalopram. Researchers will observe 94 women aged 40-60, comparing those before and after menopause. The goal is to gather information that could help doctors personalize …

This Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how menopausal hormone therapy affects how the nervous system controls heart pumping. Researchers will compare heart function in 50 postmenopausal women who use hormone therapy versus those who do not. The study will measure how much bloo…

This study aims to understand how women experience and perceive menopause by listening to their stories in group discussions. Researchers will work with 24 women aged 45-60 who are participating in a special menopause care program at Paris Saint-Joseph Hospital. The goal is to le…

This study aims to understand if going through menopause increases the risk of heart disease for women living with HIV. Researchers will analyze existing health data and use MRI scans from 90 women to look at inflammation and body composition. The goal is to fill a key knowledge …