Open Studies

• Sympathetic neural patterns and transduction in obesity-associated hypertension (STU2020-0749)

Sympathetic neural patterns and transduction in obesity-associated hypertension (STU2020-0749)

Purpose

Research Study seeking individuals looking to learn about body weight and blood pressure

The study aims to understand the interaction between body weight and blood pressure. We will measure muscle sympathetic nervous system activity in people of all body sizes who have high blood pressure.

Qualifications for this research study:

• Must be between ages 18-55 (no restriction on body weight)
• Have high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Not taking medication for diabetes

Volunteers will receive:

• Health information related to blood work
• DEXA scan for body composition
• 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
• Monetary compensation for study participation

Study procedures include:

• Measurement of nervous system activity 
• Handgrip exercise 
• Breathing a low oxygen gas mixture, like being on the top of a tall mountain 
• Blood draw

If you don’t meet the study criteria, do you know someone who does? Please feel free to forward this message to them.

Contact Information

IEEM Laboratory Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology

Phone: 214-345- 5359

Email: IEEMVascular@texashealth.org

Study conducted by:

Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas with UT Southwestern

UT Southwestern Medical Center IRB Number STU-2022-0749

ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04838678