Menopausal Hormones and Sympathetic Activation (NCT07420218) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
Menopausal Hormones and Sympathetic Activation
80 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to understand how changes in menopausal hormones like estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) impact sympathetic nervous system function. To do so, the investigators will use a medication to control the production of estradiol and FSH, and in some participants, add-back estradiol to isolate its effects. The investigators will measure sympathetic activation centrally (in the brain using MRI), peripherally in the nervous system, and also examine adrenergic receptor mediated control of vascular function.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 58 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Perimenopausal (based on changes in menstrual cycle)
* Ages 40-58 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of CVD, blood clots, stroke
* History of Cancer
* History of Liver or Kidney disease
* History of Neurological disease
* Diabetes
* BMI\>35kg/m2
* Pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breast feeding
* Allergy to Latex
* Use of Tobacco
* Hysterectomy
* Blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg
* Current or prior use of hormone replacement therapy (within 3 mo)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.