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NCT03070184

Race, Natriuretic Peptides and Physiological Perturbations

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80 people

40 womenmiddle line = equal numbers40 men
Phase
PHASE2
Paid for by
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Finished
2024-04-30
Health conditions
Healthy, Pre Hypertension
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
18 Years – 40 Years
Average age
median 26 years
Age 65+
Not reported
Weight (BMI)
median 24.5 kg/m²
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
Not reported

Women left out

  • Age limit under 65

    Older women were turned away, even though they often take this medicine.

    “Maximum age: 40 Years.”
  • No pregnant women

    Women who were pregnant could not join.

    “Pregnant or use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or oral contraceptives (OCP) or steroids”
  • No hormonal birth control

    Women on the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant or hormonal IUD could not join.

    “Pregnant or use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or oral contraceptives (OCP) or steroids”
  • No hormone therapy

    Women taking menopause hormones or gender-affirming hormones could not join.

    “Pregnant or use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or oral contraceptives (OCP) or steroids”
  • Weight limit (BMI)

    Women with a higher (or lower) body weight were turned away.

    “BMI 18-30 kg/m2”
  • No kidney or liver problems

    Women with kidney or liver problems were turned away.

    “Renal disease (eGFR \< 60ml/min/1.73m2)”
  • No heart disease

    Women with heart disease, heart rhythm problems or a past heart attack were turned away.

    “History of cardiovascular disease or use of medications for CVD”
  • No diabetes

    Women with diabetes were turned away.

    “Diabetes or use of anti-diabetic medications”
  • No mental health conditions

    Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

    “Depression”
  • No smokers

    Women who smoke or use nicotine were turned away.

    “Current or prior smokers”

Study titles and rules are shown in their original English.