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Peri-Menopause Research Studies for women 45 - 55

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JOIN A UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE STUDY

FOR HEALTHY WOMEN 45 – 55

WHO ARE experiencing Peri-menopause symptoms

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Researchers at the University of Delaware are conducting a research study for healthy women age 45 to 55 who are in peri-menopause. 


The purpose of this study is to understand how changing estrogen levels affect women’s blood vessel function during peri-menopause.


We invite interested women who may be qualified to fill out the interest form to learn more.

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Study Details

Why Should I Participate?

  • Receive up to $400 for study participation.

  • Receive the results of screenings to include labs, blood pressure, ECG, and ultrasounds. 

  • Help UD researchers understand changes in blood vessel function in women during peri-menopause.

  • Free parking for all study visits.

What's Involved?

  • Five study visits, three at UD's STAR Campus and 2 at RADfertility's Newark MAP2 location.
  • Screening for eligibility includes a heath screening at UD’s Nurse Managed Primary Care Center (NMPCC) to include labs, ECG, and Blood Pressure measurements.
  • Additional pre and post screenings at RADfertility includes labs for homone levels and ultrasound.
  • Lab visits (2) at UD include assessment of blood level function. 
  • Includes a short-term use of hormones (10 days). 

 

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible to participate if you…

  • Are a healthy woman age 45 to 55.

  • Are experiencing irregular menstrual cycles.

  • Do not use hormonal birth control or hormone replacement therapy (i.e., you are not taking the pill, using a hormonal IUD, or receiving treatment for hot flashes)

  • Do not smoke

  • Do not have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or an autoimmune disorder.

  • Can attend visits in Newark, Delaware

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*Filling out the interest form does not guarantee you will be elligible for the study. Once you've filled out the interest form you will be contacted by the research team with next steps. 

For More Information Contact Our Lab

Women’s Cardiovascular Research Lab

at the University of Delaware
 302-831-3493

https://sites.udel.edu/wcr-lab/

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