What is MsFLASH?

Menopause Strategies: Finding Lasting Answers for Symptoms and Health (MSFLASH) is a network of several research studies looking at promising treatments for the most common symptoms of menopause. Women troubled by hot flashes and night sweats during the years around menopause want safe, effective treatment options. To help explore these options, the National institutes of Health has established the MsFLASH research network. MsFLASH was specifically designed to study promising new treatments for alleviating menopausal symptoms.

Who can join the MsFLASH studies?

You may be able to join one of the MsFLASH studies if you are:

Where are the MsFLASH centers located?

The MsFLASH network consists of five clinical research centers located at research institutions around the country:

What are the MsFLASH studies?

The MsFLASH network is conducting randomized clinical trials to test a variety of approaches for treating menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, sleep disturbance, mood disorder, and sexual function. The approaches being studied are: All study participants are asked to complete a few study questionnaires, provide a few blood samples, and keep a daily record of their hot flashes. The length of time you will be in the study depends on which study you join. The total time commitment varies for each of the studies from 24 to 48 months.

If you agree to join us, you will be scheduled for a few screening contacts to see which of the studies you may be eligible for in your area. Not all studies are being conducted in all five areas, and not all studies are recruiting right now. For information on which study is currently recruiting, visit the Join a Study page.

Why are these studies important?

Few studies have focused on health concerns unique to women. Being a part of this important project will help women learn more about ways to treat the symptoms of menopause. Study participants will also help doctors develop better ways to treat other women as they go through the menopause transition.

Who is sponsoring the MsFLASH network?

The MsFLASH network is led by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in collaboration with the Eunice Kenndey Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (HICHD), the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), and the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), all parts of the NIH. The MsFLASH network will be coordinated by principal investigators Andrea Z. LaCroix, PhD, and Garnet Anderson, PhD, both of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

How do I learn more about the MsFLASH studies?

If you are interesting in joining one of the MsFLASH studies and live in an area where one of our clinics are located, (Boston, Indianapolis, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Seattle), please give us a call at 877-828-4508 or visit www.ContactMsFlash.com.

All information collected will be kept confidential.

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