How cold affects the heart and blood vessels
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how brief cold exposure affects the heart and blood vessels in healthy adults. It may help us understand the body's response to cold and its potential health impacts.
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Who can take part
- You live in Shanghai for the study period
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 28
- You are right-handed
- You have at least some higher education (college or above)
- You can read and understand Chinese well
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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