How Seasons Affect Kidney Health in Post-Menopausal Females
Completed
Conditions studied: Postmenopausal, Female
In brief
The investigators are assessing how seasonal changes affect kidney function biomarkers in post-menopausal women, an understudied group. While heat stress can reduce kidney function, previous research has not accounted for physical activity, diet, hydration, or sun exposure.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06866743
- Run by
- Florida State University
- People needed
- 18
- Starts
- 2025-01-03
- Expected to finish
- 2025-09-03
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-10-06
Who can join
Age: 55 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female aged ≥55 years old
- Self Reported as at least one year post-menopause
- Live in Tallahassee, Florida, or the surrounding area
You may not qualify if…
- Have a BMI of ≥30 kg/m2
- Systolic blood pressure of ≥140 and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg
- Self Reported Current or recent (regular use within the past six months) use of a diuretic medication
- Self Reported: Uncontrolled cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal, liver, or metabolic health condition
- Current or recent (regular use within the past six months) use of tobacco, nicotine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory products
- No regular (≥once per week) purposeful heat exposure (e.g., sauna, spa, etc.)
Where it is running
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, Florida, United States
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