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.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
-
About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
-
Feb 2022
- Expected to finish
-
Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
40 to 60 years
- Sex
-
Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
-
Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Non-smokers. * Non-obese. * Have at least one ovary. * Free from cardiovascular disease. * Not taking medications influencing cardiovascular function. Exclusion Criteria: \- None.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Hot flashes are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
-
The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
-
The official record
ClinicalTrials.gov lists the study team's own contact details, including names and phone numbers. We don't republish those.
-
A doctor treating you
A doctor who knows your case can contact a study site on your behalf, and can tell you whether this study is worth pursuing at all.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can strength training steady the walk and strengthen the pelvic floor after menopause?
- Can a brazilian diet calm menopause hot flashes?
- Can Omega-3s keep menopausal minds sharp?
- Does hormone therapy for menopause leave a mark on breasts and arteries?
- A phone game takes on menopause brain fog
- Can faith help women navigate menopause? a study looks for answers