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NCT05522075 Reducing Blood Pressure in Mid-life Adult Binge Drinkers

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NCT ID NCT05522075
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas at Arlington
Condition Alcohol Drinking
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 55 participants
Start Date 2022-11-21
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 50 Years
Max Age 64 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Exercise TrainingAlcohol Abstinence Intervention

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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.

This trial targets 55 participants in total. It began in 2022-11-21 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This study has two phases: Phase 1 is to examine blood pressure, microvascular function, and sympathetic nerve activity in mid-life adult binge drinkers vs. alcohol abstainers/moderate drinkers. Phase 2 is to examine the effect of 8-week aerobic exercise training on blood pressure, microvascular function, and sympathetic nerve activity in mid-life adult binge drinkers

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women (50-64 years of age) who do not drink alcohol, who drink at moderate levels, or who binge drink * Female subjects will be postmenopausal (i.e., cessation of menses for ≥1 yr). * Subjects who can speak and understand English. Exclusion Criteria: * a history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease * current or history of smoking and illicit drug use * blood pressure ≥160/100 mm Hg * other known traditional cardiovascular disease risks: obesity (BMI≥35 kg/m2), or hyperlipidemia (total cholesterol\>230 mg/dl and/or LDL cholesterol\>160 mg/dl) * active infection (in the past 2 months) * a history of seizures, cancer, or inflammatory disease (i.e., gout or rheumatoid) * unstable body weight (\>5% change during the past 6 months) * regular aerobic exercise training (i.e., they engage in 30 min of structured aerobic exercise at least 3 times per week) * current use of hormone replacement therapy (i.e., estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Chueh-Lung Hwang, PhD

✉ chuehlung.hwang@uta.edu

📞 8172729722

Principal Investigator

Chueh-Lung Hwang, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Texas at Arlington

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05522075 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, up to 64 Years, studying Alcohol Drinking. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05522075 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05522075 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chuehlung.hwang@uta.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05522075 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Arlington, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05522075 clinical trial?

NCT05522075 is sponsored by The University of Texas at Arlington. The principal investigator is Chueh-Lung Hwang, PhD at University of Texas at Arlington. The trial plans to enroll 55 participants.

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