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Menopause and Heart Health Study

In this study, we want to learn how mood and stress may affect the risk for heart disease in women during menopause.

Age & Gender

44 years ~ 55 years
Female

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Alamance, Durham, Orange, Wake)

What will be asked of you

If you decide to take part, we will ask you to complete 3 study visits. The first visit is a Zoom or WebEx call to make sure you are able to take part. During the second visit, we will ask you to take questionnaires and do some tests that will help us measure your stress. We will also collect saliva and blood samples and monitor your heart rate. At the final visit, we will set up a phone call with the study team to check in.

Incentives

Up to $150 gift card

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
2

Total length of participation:
Participation may be as short as 4 days or up to one month.

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You are a woman between ages 44-55
You are in the early perimenopausal or early postmenopausal transition as determined based upon menstrual cycle history
You have or do not have depression
Generally, in good health
Experiencing menopausal symptoms (e.g. hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain)

Not eligible if:

You have a history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
You abuse alcohol or substances
You use cigarettes or nicotine
You currently or recently have used birth control or hormone therapy
You have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Visit Study Website

Primary Visit Location

UNC Women's Mood Disorder Center
UNC Health - Carolina Crossing, Building B
2218 Nelson Hwy, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Margo Nathan
Psychiatry - General

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Interventional

Study Topics

Aging
Behavior
Brain, Head, Nervous System
Eating, Nutrition, and Metabolism
Glands and Hormones
Heart and Circulation
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Mental and Emotional Health
Women's Health

IRB Number

22-0763

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