Sex-related Differences in Sympathetic Vascular Transduction in the Setting of Hypoxemia

Description

The purpose of this project is to identify sex-related differences in the effect of hypoxia on sympathetic vascular transduction.

Conditions

Vasodilation, Hypoxia

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this project is to identify sex-related differences in the effect of hypoxia on sympathetic vascular transduction.

Sex-related Differences in Sympathetic Vascular Transduction in the Setting of Hypoxemia

Sex-related Differences in Sympathetic Vascular Transduction in the Setting of Hypoxemia

Condition
Vasodilation
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65211

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * healthy adult men and women;
  • * 18-45 years of age;
  • * BMI 18-30 kg/m2;
  • * non-pregnant/non-breastfeeding;
  • * non-nicotine users;
  • * Pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal contraceptives
  • * Diagnosed sleep apnea
  • * Current smoking/Nicotine use/drug use
  • * Nerve/neurologic disease
  • * Cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory disease
  • * Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg
  • * Diabetes, Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • * Communication barriers
  • * Prescription medications
  • * Recent COVID-19 diagnosis with symptoms

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Missouri-Columbia,

Jacqueline K Limberg, Ph.D., PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Missouri-Columbia

Study Record Dates

2024-12