MRI reveals how brain blood vessels behave during exercise in men and women

NCT ID NCT06446622

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study uses MRI to measure brain blood flow and artery function in healthy men and women aged 20-40 while they exercise on a stepper device. Participants will exercise at light and moderate-to-vigorous intensities inside the MRI scanner. The goal is to understand how biological sex and age influence the brain's vascular response to exercise.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help explain how sex and age affect brain blood flow during exercise, potentially guiding future research on brain health and exercise recommendations.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 45 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It is designed to gather preliminary data, not to prove a treatment or intervention.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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CEREBROVASCULAR CIRCULATION MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING

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Locations

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, 53706, United States

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