Nitric Oxide (NO) and Endothelial Dysfunction in Women With PTSD
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota
About this trial
This research study is conducted to better understand why women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have higher risk of cardiovascular disease as they get older. This study looks at how trauma and PTSD affect blood vessels in young women by testing whether the dietary supplement beetroot juice might help improve the function of blood vessels in women suffering from PTSD.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Women ages 18-40 (female as defined biologically)
Premenopausal as indicated by self-report of menstrual cycles.
Trauma-exposed with or without PTSD. Diagnostic Criteria for both trauma exposure and PTSD will be obtained via clinical interview, medical records, and self-report.
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
Disqualifiers
Non-biologically female people who may otherwise identify as women
Individuals who are taking hormone replacement therapy.
Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the duration of the study
Individuals taking any types of hormonal contraceptives.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Beetroot Juice
- Placebo Juice
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov