Menopause stress pathways may reveal hidden heart risk in depressed women

NCT ID NCT05570721

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at why depression and heart disease often occur together in women going through menopause. Researchers will measure stress-related chemicals and heart rate in 30 women aged 44-55 to see if changes in these pathways explain the link. The goal is to find new ways to reduce heart disease risk in this group.

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Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States

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