Effects of Body Composition on Vascular Health in Females With a Healthy Body Weight

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-50
SponsorBall State University

About this trial

Most of the time, body weight is evaluated by looking at the ratio of your weight to your height. This measurement is called body mass index or BMI. However, BMI does not account for what your body is actually made up of (e.g., body fat versus muscle), which may be more important for determining cardiovascular disease risk. The investigators aim to understand vascular health in females with a "healthy" BMI with differing amounts of body fat and muscle mass. We will have participants come to the lab for two different study visits. At one visit, participants will eat a meal high in fat, and at the other visit, participants will undergo a stress task.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

You are 18-50 years old

Your biological sex is female

BMI is in "normal" category (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) - this BMI requirement is due to our research aims

You are not pregnant or expecting to become pregnant

Disqualifiers

You are not 18-50 years old

Your biological sex is not female

Your BMI is not in the "normal" category (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) - this BMI requirement is due to our research aims

You are pregnant or expecting to become pregnant (females only)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • high-fat meal
  • Stress

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators