Faculty

Sarah E. Baker, Ph.D.

Clinical Studies

Repeatability of Sternal Skin Conductance Monitors for Hot Flashes Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to test the repeatability and reliability of non-invasive skin sternal conductance monitoring for peri- and postmenoapusal females with hot flashes.
RESEARCH EVALUATING VAGAL EXCITATION AND ANATOMICAL LINKS Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to scientifically investigate the contributing roles of efferent versus afferent vagus nerve modulation of multiple peripheral organs and their dependence on stimulation parameters, in which participants are those who have been implanted with a VNS device be receive standard of care treatment for their epilepsy or depressive disorder.
Skin Local Heating Responses in Chronic Pain Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to determine the bimodal skin blood flow responses to local heating in adults with chronic pain.
Time-efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Improving Sympathetic Activity, Hot Flashes, and Sleep in Midlife Women Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this research is to understand how training the muscles used for breathing (inhalation) affects menopausal hot flashes, sympathetic nerve activity and sleep.

Furthering Our Understanding of Neurovascular Function in Women with Uterine Fibroids Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a connection between uterine fibroids and high blood pressure.