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Recruiting EARLY_Phase 1 NCT06417177

NCT06417177 Impact of Early Aging and Menopause on the Vascular Responses to Hypoxia

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NCT ID NCT06417177
Status Recruiting
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Sponsor University of Missouri-Columbia
Condition Aging
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 75 participants
Start Date 2024-06-03
Primary Completion 2026-07

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PlaceboPropranololGemtesa

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 75 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine hypoxic vasodilation and the role of beta-adrenergic receptors in younger premenopausal, perimenopausal, and older postmenopausal women.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Female assigned at birth * Pre, peri- or post-menopausal * Healthy weight (BMI ≥18 and ≤30 kg/m2) Exclusion Criteria: * Male (assigned at birth) * Pregnancy, breastfeeding * Use of hormone replacement therapies * Hysterectomy * Body mass index \>30 kg/m2 * Diagnosed sleep apnea * Current smoking/Nicotine/Drug use * Nerve/neurologic disease * Cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory disease * Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg * Diabetes, Polycystic ovarian syndrome * Communication barriers * Prescription medications * Malignant cancer

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jacqueline Limberg

✉ limberglab@missouri.edu

📞 573-882-2544

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06417177 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Aging. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06417177 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT06417177 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06417177 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at limberglab@missouri.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06417177 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Columbia, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06417177 clinical trial?

NCT06417177 is sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia. The trial plans to enroll 75 participants.

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