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Thermoregulatory Physiology of Menopausal Hot Flashes

SRI International · with National Institute on Aging (NIA), Stanford University · NCT07824648

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 40–65 · Women only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted (a condition is required)
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
40
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
May 5, 2026
Record last updated
September 17, 2026

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What the study is about

This study is evaluating the effects of cooling on menopausal hot flashes in midlife women. Precise targeted cooling is provided to areas of the skin when a hot flash occurs.

Being studied: Intervention C (Targeted skin cooling); Intervention B (Ambient cooling); Intervention A (Room temperature)

Conditions: Menopause Hot Flashes

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Female
  • Age range: 40 to 65 years and in menopausal transition or post-menopause;
  • At least 8 years of education to ensure adequate reading proficiency;
  • Primary language is English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of medical or neurological illness or trauma that would affect the central nervous system (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy);
  • Current severe medical conditions (e.g. Diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, renal or hepatic disease, thyroid disorders);
  • History of schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder;
  • Dependence or abuse of illicit substances in the past year;
  • Current use of hormone therapy or other treatments for hot flash symptoms

Recruiting US locations

  • SRI International

    Menlo Park, CA 94025-3453

    Site contact: Fiona Baker · 6508593062 · fiona.baker@sri.com

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