Measuring hot flushes and night sweats with wearable sensors
About this research
Hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptoms associated with menopause. This study aims to assess the feasibility of using wearable sensors to monitor hot flushes and night sweats.
Who can participate
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- are a woman aged 40–60 years
- are in menopausal transition or postmenopausal, or with a history of bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy
- experiences hot flushes or night sweats frequently (6 or more days in the previous 2 weeks).
You may not be able to take part if you:
- are unable or do not wish to use the wearable sensor with paired smartphone app or complete a symptom diary
- have active infections (such as flu and COVID-19), untreated thyroid problems, substance use issues, mood or mental health disorders, cancer or cancer treatments, and skin conditions (such as eczema) that may affect where the sensor is worn
- have cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions, such as severe depression and schizophrenia
- are pregnant or gave birth in the last 12 months.
What's involved
You'll will be asked to:
- wear a smartwatch-like sensor for 2 weeks
- complete a 1-week symptom diary
- attend a 60-minute and 30-minute in-person visit
- complete 3 x 10-minute follow-up check-ins via phone or email.
Benefits of participating
Participants will receive a $100 gift voucher upon contributing 2 weeks of sensor data and 1 week of diary symptom data.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're interested in participating, email menosymptoms@uq.edu.au or phone +61 7 3443 8590.
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2025/HE000953].
Contact
If you have any questions email Chen Liang chen.liang@uq.edu.au.