Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Resveratrol and Acute Exercise on Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Conditions:

Endothelial Dysfunction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

50-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This pilot study plans to learn more about the aging of blood vessels and arteries in women. As women age and go through menopause, their risk for cardiovascular disease increases. Also with aging and...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Between the ages of 50-70 and at least 1 year beyond menopause;
  • resting blood pressure \<140/90 mmHg;
  • plasma glucose concentrations \<110 mg/dL under fasting conditions;
  • BMI \< 35;
  • LDL cholesterol \< 160 mg/dL;
  • sedentary or recreationally active (\<3 days of vigorous aerobic exercise);
  • no use of OCs, HT, or other medications that might influence cardiovascular function;
  • nonsmokers;
  • no use of vitamin supplements, blood thinners or NSAIDS, or willing to stop use one month prior to and for the duration of the study;
  • not taking any other medications that would interact with E2 patch or resveratrol to confound interpretation of results.

Exclusion

  • history of or active E2-dependent neoplasms, acute liver or gallbladder disease, vaginal bleeding, venous thromboembolism, hypertriglyceridemia (≥ 150 mg/dL), and CVD;
  • known allergy to transdermal patch, or resveratrol;
  • history of stomach ulcer or bleeding;
  • other contraindications to HT or resveratrol.
  • other conditions for which individuals will be excluded from the study include: diabetes, active infection, history of seizures or disease that affects the nervous system or an abnormal resting ECG.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 25 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

25 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02256540

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

March 25 2016

Last Update

March 20 2020

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045