Brain Blood Flow Responses During Exercise: Younger Cohort
NCT ID: NCT06446622
Last Updated: 2025-07-18
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Basic Information
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ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NA
45 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-04-18
2026-07-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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This record represents a younger cohort for the study represented in NCT05864950.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
BASIC_SCIENCE
NONE
Study Groups
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Young Adults
Young Adults between 20-40 years of age.
MRI
Participants will undergo an MRI scan while performing exercise at two intensities (light and moderate/vigorous) using an MRI-compatible stepper device.
Interventions
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MRI
Participants will undergo an MRI scan while performing exercise at two intensities (light and moderate/vigorous) using an MRI-compatible stepper device.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Demonstrate an exercise history of engaging in aerobic physical activity at least 3 times per week for a minimum of 30 continuous minutes
* Have experience using cardiovascular exercise equipment (e.g., treadmill, elliptical, upright or recumbent bicycle, stair-stepper)
Exclusion Criteria
* Do not have experience using cardiovascular exercise equipment
* Do not meet the physical activity criteria
* Present with a history or evidence of hepatic, renal, hematological disease, cardiovascular disease including uncontrolled hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, stroke/neurovascular disease, and diabetes
* have a body mass index ≥35 kg/m2
* are ≥ 71 inches (180 cm) in height
* have any contraindications to MRI
* currently use or have a history of use of tobacco or illegal substances
* have current and/or a history of depression or other mood related disorders (those with mild depression and/or anxiety that is controlled with medication and/or therapy will not be excluded)
* vulnerable populations (e.g., pregnant women, prisoners, individuals lacking capacity to consent)
* if the desired moderate/vigorous exercise intensity corresponds to \> 350 watts on the stepper device
20 Years
40 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jill N Barnes, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Locations
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Countries
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References
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Related Links
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Brain Blood Flow Responses During Exercise - Older Cohort
Other Identifiers
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Protocol Version 3/22/2023
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
A176000
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
UWF
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
2022-0512: Younger Cohort
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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