Can estrogen keep blood vessels young? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04255160

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how the hormone estradiol affects blood vessel function in women going through perimenopause (the transition to menopause). Researchers will measure how well blood vessels widen and examine cells from veins. The goal is to understand why blood vessel health declines with age and how estradiol might help. The study involves 80 perimenopausal women aged 40-58.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware, 19716, United States