Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 2

Description

The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of various forms of exercise training on blood vessel function in healthy individuals as well as individuals with mental health disorders (posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)).

Conditions

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

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Study overview

The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of various forms of exercise training on blood vessel function in healthy individuals as well as individuals with mental health disorders (posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)).

Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 2

Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 2

Condition
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * apparently healthy and free of overt cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
  • * for PTSD group, a score of ≥ 33 on PCL-5 checklist
  • * for GAD group, a score of ≥ 10 on the GAD-7 self-report scale and \< 33 on the PCL-5 checklist
  • * for Healthy Control group, a score of ≤ 10 on the GAD-7 self-report scale and \< 33 on the PCL-5 checklist
  • * taking medications that could influence cardiovascular function
  • * current smokers who have recently quit smoking
  • * illicit drug use or excessive alcohol consumption
  • * pregnant women
  • * significant calorie restriction or vitamin/mineral deficiencies
  • * limited English proficiency

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Virginia Commonwealth University,

Ryan Garten, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Virginia Commonwealth University

Study Record Dates

2025-08