๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-05

Autonomic Regulation of Blood Pressure in Premature and Early Menopausal Women (NCT04439370)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Minnesota

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

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 (โ‰ค49 yr old) and older (โ‰ฅ50 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 dysregulation of BP in older menopausal women. The study design outlined below will permit testing of aim one and aim two.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Minnesota โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota

Age range: 35 Years to 70 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Microneurography to measure muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
  • Baroreflex sensitivity testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
  • Sympathoexcitatory Maneuvers (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
  • Blood tests (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Minnesota โ€” Minneapolis, Minnesota

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (612) 625-3175

Email: kell0529@umn.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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