Scientists probe hidden reflex that links vein stretch to blood pressure

NCT ID NCT03513770

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looks at how stretching veins triggers a reflex that changes nerve activity and blood pressure. Researchers will give healthy adults an anti-inflammatory drug to see if it blocks this reflex. The goal is to better understand basic body functions, not to treat a disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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    Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

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