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Beta-Blocker Influences on Inflammatory and Neural Responses to Stress

RecruitingPhase 4Ages 18 Years - 30 YearsAllUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to map the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying psychological stress-induced changes in inflammation which could reveal new targets for intervention to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-30 years * Right-handed * Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking at least at a 10th grade level * Body mass index (BMI) less than or equal to 35 kg/m\^2 Exclusion Criteria: Assessed as screening, reassessed at Session I: * Non-removeable metal devices/implants/objects in the body * Severe claustrophobia (assessed by self-report) * Currently pregnant * Left-handed * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 kg/m\^2 * History of fainting spells or any heart condition * History of or present low resting heart rate (\< 60 BPM) and/or low blood pressure (systolic blood pressure \< 80mmHg) * Self-reported physical illnesses: diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, inflammatory bowel diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, autoimmune disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, lupus * Any self-reported diagnosed mental illness * Current use of prescription medications (except hormonal contraceptives) * Current or recent regular nicotine/tobacco use (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vape, chewing tobacco, nicotine gum) * Current regular (daily or almost daily) recreational drug use = 4 or more times per week Instructed against during Session I, reassessed at Session II: * Received any vaccine within the past two weeks * Severe sleep disturbance (3-4 hours of sleep loss) the night before Session II * Vigorous physical activity on the day of Session II * Acute illness or allergy symptoms on the day of Session II * Usage of over-the-counter medications on the day of Session II * Usage of recreational drugs within 48 hours of Session II * Usage of alcohol on the day of Session II
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What it tests

  • Propranolol
  • Placebo
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Where

1 site
Social Neuroscience and Health Laboratory
Chapel Hill, 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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