How blood vessels change with age in healthy older adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood vessels age naturally in healthy older adults. By checking blood vessel health and small blood vessel function, researchers hope to understand aging better. If you qualify, you may help improve knowledge about healthy aging.
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Who can take part
- You have never had heart or blood vessel disease, or a stroke.
- Your blood pressure is normal (below 140/90) and you are not on blood pressure medication.
- You do not have diabetes and are not taking medication to control blood sugar.
- You do not currently smoke, or you quit more than 5 years ago.
- You have no active infections, autoimmune diseases, or cancer.
- You have not had surgery or injury in the last 60 days, and you have no kidney problems.
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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