How age, sex, and exercise affect the heart when blood flow drops
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how your heart and blood vessels work together when blood flow to your legs is reduced using a special chamber. It compares younger and older adults, and men and women, especially after light exercise.
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Who can take part
- You are either 18 to 35 years old or 65 years or older
- You are generally healthy and don't often feel dizzy, sick, or weak when standing up
- Your blood pressure is below 140/90 when sitting
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35
- You exercise no more than 2 days a week in a structured way
- If you are a younger female, you have regular monthly periods
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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