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.

Hot Flashes

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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