Study of depression, stress, and heart health in late menopause
Part of Heart & circulation, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how depression and stress connect to heart health in women going through the late stages of menopause. It may help researchers understand what factors affect heart risk during this life stage, including how symptoms and daily life relate to heart measurements.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 44 to 55
- Your periods have stopped for at least 60 days but less than 1 year, as part of the late menopause transition
- If you take antidepressants, your dose must be stable for the last 30 days
- You do not have a history of bipolar disorder or a primary psychotic disorder
- You do not have severe depression based on a depression questionnaire score (CES-D over 25)
- You do not currently smoke or use nicotine, and you do not have current drug or alcohol use disorder
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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