Microvascular Coronary Dysfunction study: Handgrip
Official title Development of a Novel Stress Testing Protocol to Define the Relationship Between Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and Diastology in Women With Angina But No Evidence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02301663
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see how stress affects heart muscle relaxation in women who have microvascular coronary dysfunction. It will help researchers understand the disease process.
- Who it's for
- Women who have chest pain from microvascular coronary dysfunction, plus healthy women for comparison.
- What's involved
- Participants will undergo several stress maneuvers while having advanced heart MRI scans to look at heart function.
- Time commitment
- The study involves a single visit with multiple stress tests and MRI imaging, lasting a few hours.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Fully understanding and willing to undergo study procedures
- Male or Female greater than or equal to 18 years of age
- Understanding and willing to sign consent form.
You likely can't join if
- History of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological disease
- Hypertension (sitting blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg, with measurements recorded on at least 2 occasions)
- Diabetes
- Unable to give informed consent;
- Contra-indication to CMRI testing, including claustrophobia and metallic implants
- Adherence or retention issues;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Fully understanding and willing to undergo study procedures
- Male or Female greater than or equal to 18 years of age
- Understanding and willing to sign consent form.
- History of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or neurological disease
- Hypertension (sitting blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg, with measurements recorded on at least 2 occasions)
- Diabetes
- Unable to give informed consent;
- Contra-indication to CMRI testing, including claustrophobia and metallic implants
- Adherence or retention issues;
- Women who are pregnant.
- Allergy to animal dander.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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