Do men and Women's blood vessels react differently to low oxygen? a study investigates
NCT ID NCT05219799
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines whether sex and obesity influence how blood vessels widen in response to low oxygen levels. Researchers will infuse several drugs into the forearm artery of 72 healthy volunteers to block or stimulate specific nerve signals, measuring changes in blood flow. The goal is to uncover key mechanisms behind sex differences in vascular function, which may inform future treatments for obesity-related health issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Propranolol, isoproterenol, phentolamine, and norepinephrine infused into the forearm artery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain why men and women differ in blood vessel responses during low oxygen, potentially guiding future treatments for conditions like obesity-related vascular problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase, small study (72 participants) focused on basic mechanisms, not a treatment trial. Results may not translate to real-world health outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 72 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \>18 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy, breastfeeding * Diagnosed sleep apnea or AHI \>10 events/hr * Current smoking/Nicotine use * Increased risk of bleeding, pro-coagulant disorders, clotting disorders, anticoagulation therapy * Nerve/neurologic disease * Cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory disease * Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg * Diabetes, Polycystic ovarian syndrome * Communication barriers * Prescription medications, Sensitivity to lidocaine
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Missouri
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65211, United States
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