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 simple, non-invasive treatment for period pain called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS). It involves a mild electrical pulse to the ankle to calm nerves linked to the uterus. Researchers will measure pain levels and quality of life in 32 women aged…

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 teaching college women who diet about how the body naturally controls weight can change their beliefs about weight control and improve body image, self-esteem, and eating habits. About 150 undergraduate dieters will take part in one of three educationa…

This study looks at whether a single dose of equol, a substance made when digesting soy, can improve blood vessel function in postmenopausal women. It includes 38 women aged 50-69, some with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and some healthy. Researchers will measure blood vessel heal…

This study looks at how different types of hormone therapy (like birth control pills) affect knee looseness in healthy women aged 18 to 40. Researchers will measure knee movement using a special device to see if certain hormones make the knee more stable. The goal is to better un…

This study looks at how easy and enjoyable different exercise programs are for women going through perimenopause—the years before menopause. Researchers will compare following standard activity guidelines, doing high-intensity interval training, or stretching over 6 weeks. The go…

This study is watching 300 people in Norway who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare heart condition that mostly affects women. Researchers will track their health for one year using heart scans, blood tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to better u…

This study looks at how aging affects blood flow and the nervous system in women. Researchers will measure forearm blood flow in 64 women aged 18-70. The goal is to better understand early changes in blood vessels as women age.