Assessing cardiovascular and brain interactions in healthy adults

Dynamic Cardio-, Cerebro-vascular and Cortical Interaction in Healthy Adult Subjects

Not applicable Interventional IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato · NCT06785181

This study tests how the heart and brain work together in healthy adults to see if there’s a link between physical and mental health.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIRCCS Policlinico S. Donato Academic / other
Locations1 site (San Donato Milanese, Milano)
Trial IDNCT06785181 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the autonomic function, cerebral autoregulation, and cortical activity in healthy adult subjects. It will analyze various physiological parameters, including cardiac and cerebrovascular variability, during both resting and active standing conditions. Additionally, psychometric tests will be conducted to assess any depressive symptoms among participants. The goal is to understand how these physiological functions correlate with psychological dimensions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults over the age of 18 who can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients with definite diseases of the autonomic nervous system or cardiovascular system, central nervous system disorders, or those on certain medications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of cardiovascular and brain interactions, potentially leading to better management of cardiac diseases.

How similar studies have performed: While this study explores a novel approach, similar studies assessing cardiovascular and brain interactions have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age older than 18 years
* spontaneous sinus rhythm
* signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Definite diseases of the Autonomic Nervous System (SNA) or the cardiovascular system
* Central nervous system disorders
* subjects under drug therapy that may affect the cardiovascular system
* pregnancy
* previous diagnosis of depression

Where this trial is running

San Donato Milanese, Milano

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Cardiac Disease
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