How Seasons Affect Kidney Health in Post-Menopausal Females

Launched by FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY · Mar 4, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how different seasons affect kidney health in post-menopausal women, a group that hasn’t been studied much before. The researchers want to understand how factors like temperature, physical activity, diet, hydration, and sun exposure influence kidney function, especially since high heat can impact how well our kidneys work. If you're a woman aged 55 or older, have been post-menopausal for at least a year, and live in the Tallahassee, Florida area, you may be eligible to participate.

In this study, participants will be asked to share information about their health and lifestyle. It’s important to note that women with certain health issues, such as high blood pressure or those who are significantly overweight, may not qualify. Participants can expect to engage in activities that help scientists learn more about how seasonal changes impact kidney health. This trial aims to fill in important gaps in our understanding of kidney function in older women, and your involvement could make a difference!

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Female aged ≥55 years old
• • Self Reported as at least one year post-menopause
• • Live in Tallahassee, Florida, or the surrounding area
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 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.)