Understanding how the nervous system affects blood pressure in different body sizes
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how the nervous system affects blood pressure in people with different body sizes. It will help researchers understand why obesity can lead to high blood pressure, and may lead to better treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must not currently smoke or have smoked in the last 3 months.
- You must not have any metabolic or neurological conditions (like diabetes or nerve disorders).
- Your waist size must be either larger than 102 cm (40 inches) if you're a man, or larger than 88 cm (35 inches) if you're a woman. Or your waist must be smaller than 94 cm (37 inches) for men or smaller than 80 cm (32 inches) for women.
- You cannot be taking blood pressure medication or have a history of diabetes.
- Your blood pressure must not be high, based on a 24-hour monitoring test.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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