Status:

COMPLETED

Red Blood Cell ATP Release and Vascular Function in Humans

Lead Sponsor:

Colorado State University

Conditions:

Cardiovascular Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Previous work demonstrates that the red blood cells of older adults do not release a potent vasodilator (ATP) as well as the red blood cells of younger adults. The investigators are targeting a pathwa...

Detailed Description

Participants will initiate contact with the investigators by responding to flyers placed in the community either by phone or email. The first correspondence (phone or email) will provide a brief descr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy
  • Sedentary to moderately active
  • 18 to 30 years old for young subjects
  • 60 to 80 years old for older subjects

Exclusion

  • Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m\^2)
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Metabolic disease
  • Use of medications that can influence cardiovascular function
  • Blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90
  • Smoker
  • Use of hormone replacement therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 14 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 5 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

31 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03404843

Start Date

July 14 2017

End Date

October 5 2018

Last Update

February 27 2020

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Colorado State University, Dept. of Health and Exercise Science

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80523