Beta3-adrenergic Receptors and Cardiovascular Function in Aging Women

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseEarly Phase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-70
SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

About this trial

We hypothesize vascular beta3 adrenergic receptors are present and functional in aging women and can be targeted to attenuate sympathetic vasoconstriction and enhance vascular function in aging women.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Crossover

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Placebo

    Drug

    Participants will receive a placebo in pill form.

  • Gemtesa

    Drug

    Participants will receive oral gemtesa (75 mg).

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Cold pressor testExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group B: Flow Mediated DilationExperimental treatment 2 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Blood flow

Blood flow measured with Doppler ultrasound.

Time frame
Change from baseline to minute 2.

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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