Study probes Epinephrine's role in blood vessel health
NCT ID NCT02692313
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed early-phase study looked at how epinephrine (adrenaline) affects blood vessel function and clotting in 32 healthy adults. Researchers gave participants epinephrine or a placebo and measured changes in artery dilation. The goal was to better understand why people with diabetes face higher heart risks, but the study did not involve diabetes patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Epinephrine (adrenaline)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help explain how the body's response to low blood sugar affects blood vessels, potentially pointing toward ways to prevent heart problems in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early study in only 32 healthy people, not those with diabetes. It measures temporary changes in blood vessel function, not long-term health outcomes, so results may not apply to real-world diabetes care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
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