LBNP/LBPP (Study of How Air Pressure Changes Exercise Performance)

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to find out how changes in air pressure can affect people's exercise capacity. We want to compare how these pressure changes affect the abilities of healthy volunteers and compare their changes to those of people who are diagnosed with HFpEF (heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction, a congestive heart disease).

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults ages 30+ who:
  • Are in general good health (no heart, lung, or neurological conditions)
  • Are able to pedal a stationary bike
For more information about this study, contact the study team at taylor.t.brown@duke.edu.

Age Range

30-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes

What is Involved?

Description

If you choose to join the study, you will come to our clinic for 1 visit that lasts about 3 hours. During this visit, you will:
  • Answer some questionnaires
  • Have blood draws and give urine samples
  • Have a small amount of radioactive medication administered to you
  • Wear several noninvasive measurement devices
  • Exercise on a stationary bicycle while exposed to different air pressures
We will pay study participants for their time. To learn more about this study or to let us know that you are interested, please visit our website: https://redcap.duke.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=CWDC89JYHC774RXR

Locations

Other

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

Blood volume redistribution in HFpEF through LBNP/LBPP and the impact on exercise performance

Principal Investigator

David
MacLeod

Protocol Number

PRO00112081

NCT ID

NCT05764564

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Open to Enrollment