Autonomic Regulation of Blood Pressure in Premature and Early Menopausal Women
Recruiting
Observational Study
Hypertension
Menopause, Premature
Menopause
Blood Pressure
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 35 – 70
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 160 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota · Other
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About This Trial
This is a cross-sectional study in which the investigators will determine the impact of premature/early menopause on MSNA, BP and baroreflex sensitivity in younger (≤49 yr old) and older (≥50 yr old) women. Specifically, aim one will determine mechanisms driving autonomic dysregulation of BP in premature and early menopausal women and aim two will determine mechanisms driving autonomic dysregulati…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 35-49 or 50-70 years of age who experienced premature (\<40) or early (≤45) menopause
* Premenopausal 35-49 years of age
* Typical-age menopause (i.e., after 45 years of age), who are between 50-70 years old
* Menopause will be confirmed by subject report of amenorrhea fo…
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