How Seasons Affect Kidney Health in Post-Menopausal Females

Description

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.

Conditions

Postmenopausal, Female

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Seasonal Changes in Kidney Function Among Female Adults Post-Menopause

How Seasons Affect Kidney Health in Post-Menopausal Females

Condition
Postmenopausal
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Tallahassee

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, United States, 32306

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Ages Eligible for Study

55 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Florida State University,

Joseph Watso, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Florida State University

Study Record Dates

2025-09-07