Understanding how type 1 diabetes affects heart and blood pressure during exercise
Mechanisms of Type 1 Diabetes in the Autonomic Control of Circulation During Exercise
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · NIH-11097187
This study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects your heart rate and blood pressure when you exercise, with the goal of finding ways to keep you safer and healthier during physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (AUSTIN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11097187 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how type 1 diabetes (T1D) impacts the body's ability to control heart rate and blood pressure during physical activity. It aims to identify specific mechanisms that lead to dangerous cardiovascular responses, such as heart attacks or strokes, when individuals with T1D exercise. By studying the roles of certain receptors in the body, the research seeks to improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of severe cardiovascular events in patients with T1D. The findings could lead to better management strategies for those affected by this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who engage in physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients without type 1 diabetes or those who do not participate in physical activity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 1 diabetes during exercise.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding cardiovascular responses in diabetes can lead to improved treatment strategies, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
AUSTIN, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN — AUSTIN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STONE, AUDREY J — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
- Study coordinator: STONE, AUDREY J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.