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Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 2

Virginia Commonwealth University · NCT04922762

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–35 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
360
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
December 6, 2021
Record last updated
November 17, 2025

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What the study is about

The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of various forms of exercise training on blood vessel function in healthy individuals as well as individuals with mental health disorders (posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)).

Being studied: Moderate Intensity, Normal Volume Exercise Training; High Intensity, Normal Volume Exercise Training; Moderate Intensity, High Volume Exercise Training

Conditions: Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • apparently healthy and free of overt cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
  • for PTSD group, a score of ≥ 33 on PCL-5 checklist
  • for GAD group, a score of ≥ 10 on the GAD-7 self-report scale and \< 33 on the PCL-5 checklist
  • for Healthy Control group, a score of ≤ 10 on the GAD-7 self-report scale and \< 33 on the PCL-5 checklist

Exclusion Criteria

  • taking medications that could influence cardiovascular function
  • current smokers who have recently quit smoking
  • illicit drug use or excessive alcohol consumption
  • pregnant women
  • significant calorie restriction or vitamin/mineral deficiencies
  • limited English proficiency

Recruiting US locations

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Ryan Garten, PhD · (804) 828-1948 · rsgarten@vcu.edu
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