Study of PET Scans and Serotonin in Hot Flashes Treatment
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2008-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine in a preliminary manner whether successful therapy
of hot flashes can be associated with changes in the serotonin transporter in the brain. The
serotonin transporter is important in delivering serotonin into certain portions of the
brains (serotonin is a chemical that is important in the control of body temperature, mood,
sleep, and other functions).
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins