Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

Hot flashes are sudden feelings of feverish heat, frequently accompanied by a flushed face and sweating, that are most often associated with menopause or post-menopause. Menopause occurs when a woman no longer experiences her monthly menstrual cycle.

If you are a woman who experiences frequent hot flashes, you may feel that your condition is an obstacle to your daily activities. Symptoms can be uncomfortable, and their inconvenient timing may feel out of control or even embarassing.

CCRstudies is conducting a clinical research study testing a non-hormonal investigational medication for the treatment of hot flashes in women. The

non-hormonal investigational medication is to be taken orally once per day. In addition, study volunteers will keep an electronic diary recording their hot flashes throughout the day. The study team will be evaluating the

non-hormonal investigational medication to see if it helps reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes in women who no longer have their period.

Here are some hot flash facts -Does this sound like you?
2 in 3 women experience hot flashes in their life.

Hot flashes can continue 5+ years after the menopause (the loss of your monthly period).

The average hot flash is 4 minutes long.

For many women, hot flashes are most troubling at night, making it difficult to sleep.
Local gynecologists Robert M. Spitz, MD, and Craig E. McKnight, MD, PhD, are currently conducting The Hot Flash Study on Montauk Avenue in New London. There is no cost to participate, no cost for the investigational non-hormonal medication, and reimbursement of up to $525 total for time and travel. There are 7 study visits over the course of 12 weeks. Jessie Jellison Hatfield, LPN is the lead study nurse.

If you are a woman living with hot flashes/night sweats, call to learn more about this study by contacting a member of the CCRstudies team at (860)443-4567 or email marylou@ccrstudies.com.