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Exercise may boost blood vessel function in mental health disorders

NCT ID NCT04922762

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how different exercise programs affect blood vessel function in people with PTSD or generalized anxiety disorder. Researchers will compare moderate versus high intensity exercise in 360 participants. The goal is to see if exercise can improve vascular health, which is often worse in people with these conditions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
exercise training (moderate or high intensity)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that specific exercise programs improve blood vessel health in people with mental health disorders, pointing toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no difference between exercise types or that benefits don't last. Results may not apply to people on heart medications or with other health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder generalized anxiety disorder peripheral vascular disease post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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