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Northwestern Medicine Hot Flash Study

Participants are invited to join a research study involving hot flashes for postmenopausal women aged 40 to 70 years old who have moderate to severe hot flashes. This study is being done to determine whether a non-hormonal intervention utilizing a numbing injection can reduce the number and severity of hot flashes in postmenopausal women.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can take part in the hot flash study?
  • What will happen during the study?
  • Where will the study take place?
  • Will I receive compensation?
You may be able to take part in the Hot Flash Study if you are:
  • Female
  • 40-70 years old
  • Postmenopausal (no menstrual period)
  • Experiencing moderate to severe hot flashes

Researchers at Northwestern’s Department of Anesthesiology are testing a non-hormonal intervention utilizing a numbing injection for moderate to severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women. If you decide to participate and are eligible, you will be asked to:

  • Come for five visits over seven months at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago
  • Maintain a hot flash diary for seven months
  • Complete quality-of-life questionnaires
  • Receive a non-hormonal intervention utilizing a numbing injection
Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, IL
Compensation is available. Please discuss with the study team when they contact you.

Study Information

Study Title: Stellate Ganglion Blockade for the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms
IRB Number:​ STU00203490​
PI Name: David R. Walega, MD, MSCI

For more information, read the study details on clinicaltrials.gov.

Principal Investigator

David R. Walega, MD

David R. Walega, MD

Primary Specialty: Pain Medicine
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