Hot flashes linked to heart risk? mayo clinic investigates
NCT ID NCT05193968
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study at Mayo Clinic looks at how hot flashes in women may be connected to problems with blood vessels and nerves that control blood pressure. Researchers will measure nerve activity and blood vessel function in 120 women with different levels of hot flashes. The goal is to understand why women with hot flashes have a higher risk of heart disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could clarify why women with hot flashes have higher heart disease risk, pointing toward future prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve symptoms or health outcomes, and results may not apply to all women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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