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Talking therapy may cool hot flushes for NHS workers

NCT ID NCT07759830

Symptom relief Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) programme, called MENOS, is practical and acceptable for NHS staff struggling with menopause-related hot flushes and night sweats. Around 35 female NHS employees aged 40-60 will either attend six weekly two-hour CBT sessions or receive usual care. The goal is to see if this approach works well enough to justify a larger future trial, focusing on recruitment, attendance, and participant feedback rather than comparing treatment outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group programme for menopausal hot flushes and night sweats
What this could lead to
If successful, this could pave the way for a larger trial and potentially offer NHS staff a practical, non-drug option to manage menopause symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not designed to prove effectiveness. Results may not generalize, and the time commitment of weekly sessions could affect participation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

35 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * NHS (National Health Service -UK) employees born female in good general health, * Aged 40 - 60 years. * Proficient in English. * Experiencing menopause with problematic hot flush/night sweat symptoms for at least 2 months (scoring \<2 on the Hot Flush/Night Sweat Severity Scale with a minimum frequency of 10 episodes a week). * Participants using HT are eligible. Exclusion Criteria: * Any current serious physical or mental health problems.

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Conditions

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Hot Flashes

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Western Health and Social care trust. Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry,

    Londonderry, Derry, BT47 6SB, United Kingdom

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