WOMEN

This study tests a program to help Black women in Baltimore start taking PrEP, a medicine that prevents HIV. The program addresses challenges like intimate partner violence and racism that can make it hard to get PrEP. About 300 Black women who are HIV-negative and at risk will t…

This study tests a non-invasive nerve stimulation device (TTNS) to see if it can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). 32 women aged 20-25 will receive the treatment. The goal is to find a drug-free way to ease period cramps…

This study looks at whether different types of exercise can help women in perimenopause manage symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Researchers will compare following standard activity guidelines, doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or just stretching. The main …

This study is testing whether a gentle massage technique called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) helps female football players recover faster from muscle fatigue after hard exercise. Researchers will have 11 young athletes perform a tiring leg exercise and then receive either the …

This study looks at whether a single dose of equol, a substance made from soy, can improve blood vessel function in postmenopausal women. It includes women with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will measure changes in artery health over a few hours after taki…

This study looks at whether teaching undergraduate women who diet about how the body naturally controls weight can change their beliefs about weight control, improve body image, and boost self-esteem. Researchers will compare three types of education: one on natural weight contro…

This study follows 300 people in Norway who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare heart condition that mostly affects women. Researchers will track participants for one year using heart scans, blood tests, genetic analysis, and questionnaires. The goal …

This study looks at how different types of hormonal birth control affect knee looseness (laxity) in healthy women aged 18-40. Researchers will measure knee movement using a special device to see if certain contraceptives reduce the risk of ACL injury. The goal is to better unders…

This study looks at how the nervous system and blood vessels change as women age. Researchers will measure blood flow in the forearm of 64 women aged 18 to 70. The goal is to better understand early signs of aging in the body's blood vessels.