Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Hot Flashes

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Hot Flashes, Stress

In brief

Stress appears to be related to hot flash frequency and intensity, and the degree of distress that women experience from their hot flashes appears to be related to their coping resources. This trial is a pilot study to test the effect of participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on hot flash frequency and intensity, as well as menopause-related quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00317304

Run by

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

People needed

110

Starts

2005-01-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-10-04

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 69. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Average of 5+ hot flashes per day
• No menses in prior 3 months
• Ages between 40 and 69 years
• English speaking
• Access to a telephone
• Availability for the entire study period
• Agree to maintain usual diet
• Agree to maintain usual exercise habits
• Consent to the study

You may not qualify if…

• Psychiatric illness
• Illness with less than one year life expectancy
• Alcohol use ≥ 2 drinks per day
• Current substance abuse or addiction
• Use of selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) medications within the past 3 months
• Use of HT within the past 3 months
• Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• Ongoing mindfulness meditation practice

Where it is running

• University of Massachusetts Medical School — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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