Standing up reveals hidden body control systems

NCT ID NCT05706532

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the body's automatic systems control heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow to the brain when a person stands up. Sixty healthy adults will have their heart activity, blood pressure, brain blood velocity, and breathing recorded while lying down and then standing. The goal is to better understand the interactions between the nervous system and blood flow regulation using advanced signal analysis.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could improve understanding of how the body regulates blood flow to the brain during position changes, potentially aiding future diagnosis of autonomic disorders.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. It will not directly lead to a new therapy, and results may not apply to people with health conditions.

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  • IRCCS Policlinico San Donato

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    San Donato Milanese, Milan, 20097, Italy

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