Breathing & Blood Pressure
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorFlorida State University
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of obesity on cardiovascular responses during various breathing maneuvers.
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Not weight stable (<5% change in body mass over the past six months)
Overt cardiovascular, neurological, renal, liver, and/or metabolic illness (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
Current, or history of uncontrolled, Stage 2 hypertension (blood pressure >140 / 90 mmHg; anti-hypertensive medications are permitted)
Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea