Understanding how mental stress affects blood flow in women with heart issues.
Mental Stress Reactivity in Women with Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
['FUNDING_R01'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11009063
This study is looking at how mental stress affects women who have heart symptoms but don’t have blocked arteries, specifically focusing on a condition called coronary microvascular dysfunction, and it aims to better understand how stress impacts heart health to help improve treatment options for these women.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11009063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how mental stress impacts women who experience heart-related symptoms but do not have obstructive coronary artery disease. It focuses on a condition called coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), which affects blood flow in the heart's small vessels. The study will use advanced imaging techniques to measure blood flow and assess how stress influences heart function in these women. By exploring the relationship between stress and heart health, the research aims to improve understanding and treatment options for CMD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women experiencing symptoms of heart issues without obstructive coronary artery disease, particularly those with a high psychosocial burden.
Not a fit: Patients with obstructive coronary artery disease or those not experiencing heart-related symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better treatment strategies for women suffering from heart symptoms related to stress and CMD.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that understanding the effects of stress on heart function can lead to significant advancements in treatment, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MEHTA, PUJA KIRAN — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: MEHTA, PUJA KIRAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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