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Cerebrovascular Health and Resilience in Midlife

RecruitingNAAges 40 Years - 59 YearsAllUniversity of Pittsburgh
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study examines cardiovascular responses to a brief psychological challenge under laboratory conditions among adult volunteers. The study volunteers are asked to complete two study sessions. In one session, the volunteers are asked to provide demographic and health-related information via questionnaires and an interview. In that session, volunteers would then be asked to undergo evaluations of their body composition, blood pressure, heart rate, and other signs of cardiovascular function and health. Lastly, volunteers would be asked to take part in a brief and challenging psychological task after a period of rest while cardiovascular activity is measured. In the other session, volunteers are asked to undergo magnetic resonance imaging and to complete neuropsychological tests of memory, attention, and processing speed. In addition to these two sessions, volunteers are asked to complete

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to attend 2 study visits at the University of Pittsburgh campus in Oakland (Pennsylvania) * Able to read and speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \>160 or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg) * Current use of anticonvulsant, anti-Parkinson, neuroleptic, or antipsychotic medications * Current use of glucocorticoids (e.g., oral prednisone) or ephedrine * Current chronic conditions of the lungs, liver and kidney, as well as cancer (chemotherapy and radiation) treatment in the past 12 months (allowances are made for non-melanoma skin cancer treatment, controlled asthma, and allergy inhalers) * Self-reported major neurological disorders or brain injuries (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, major head injury) * Self-reported psychotic illnesses (mania, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) * Current pregnancy or childbirth within the past 6 months * Suspected mild cognitive impairment or dementia * Self reported sleep apnea * Self-reported history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or revascularization procedures, as well as treatment for cardiac arrhythmias * Self-reported lack of comfort to undergo MRI testing * Presence of implants or objects that are unsafe for MRI (e.g., tattooed eyeliner), as well as any other contraindications that would prevent MRI testing * Self-reported lack of comfort to undergo the laboratory math task
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What it tests

  • Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task
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Where

1 site
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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