Brain stimulation for menopause symptom relief
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation method to see if it can help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes. It might offer a new way to manage symptoms without hormones.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 40 and 60 years old
- You need to be in the menopause transition or already past it (including early or late postmenopause)
- You must have hot flashes at least once a day
- You must not have certain conditions like thyroid disease, PCOS, or a history of cancer or heart disease
- You cannot be taking certain medications like tamoxifen or GnRH agonists
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