Early brain and blood vessel changes in aging women
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood vessels in the brain change as women age. It may help understand why some women have higher risk for certain health problems later in life.
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Who can take part
- You were assigned female at birth.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30.
- You do not take medications that affect your metabolism, nerves, or breathing.
- You have not used birth control pills or hormone therapy in the last 6 months.
- You have not had a hysterectomy or oophorectomy.
- You do not currently smoke or use nicotine.
- You have no bleeding disorders or take blood thinners.
- You have no chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease.
- Your blood pressure is below 140/90 mmHg.
- You can communicate effectively with the study team.
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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