Brain blood vessel response to blood flow changes
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This study looks at how blood vessels in the brain react when blood flow changes. It may help researchers understand how the brain adapts with age.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 69 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 34.5 or less.
- You do not smoke.
- You are shorter than 6 feet (72 inches) tall.
- If you are a woman, you have gone through menopause (no periods for at least a year).
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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