WOMEN

This study tests a program to help Black women in Baltimore start taking PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV. The program addresses challenges like intimate partner violence and racism that can make it harder to get PrEP. Researchers will enroll 300 Black women who are HIV-negat…

This study tests a simple, non-invasive treatment called transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) for period pain. It involves 32 women aged 20-25 with primary dysmenorrhea. The goal is to see if this nerve stimulation can reduce pain and improve quality of life.

This study looks at whether manual lymphatic drainage (a gentle massage technique) can help female football players recover from muscle fatigue. Eleven players will have their leg strength, swelling, and tiredness measured before and after the massage. The goal is to find a simpl…

This study looks at whether different types of exercise can help women in perimenopause manage symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Researchers will compare following standard activity guidelines, doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or just stretching. The main …

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 whether a single dose of equol, a substance made from soy, can improve blood vessel function in postmenopausal women. It includes women with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will measure changes in artery health over a few hours after taki…

This study looks at whether teaching undergraduate 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 participants will receive one of three types of education…

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

This study is for people who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare heart condition that mostly affects women. Researchers will follow 300 participants for one year to learn about risk factors and complications. The study does not test any new treatments…