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Brain Substrates for Cardiovascular Stress Physiology

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Stress Reaction
Interventions
Other: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
Registration Number
NCT05298956
Lead Sponsor
Baylor University
Brief Summary

Transcranial infrared laser stimulation is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique. The study will examine the effect of transcranial infrared laser stimulation on cardiovascular and metabolic responses to stress.

Detailed Description

Physiological responses to stress may be a potential pathway by which psychological stress relates to cardiovascular disease. Disproportionate (metabolically exaggerated) stressor-evoked cardiovascular reactions may accelerate atherosclerosis or influence risk of greater cardiovascular disease endpoints. The aim of this project is to use an experimental approach to examine if neuromodulation (transcranial infrared laser stimulation) alters stressor-evoked metabolic and cardiovascular responses.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

18-30 years old

Exclusion Criteria

History of a diagnosed chronic medical or neurological disorder Current pregnancy Current illness or infection (e.g., cold, flu) Any condition that would prohibit them from engaging in physical exercise

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Transcranial infrared laser stimulationLow-level laser therapy (LLLT)Participants will receive transcranial infrared laser stimulation to the right forehead.
ShamLow-level laser therapy (LLLT)Participants will receive sham laser to the right forehead.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Oxygen consumption in response to acute psychological stressImmediately following intervention (up to 60 minutes)

This measurement takes into account oxygen consumption at baseline and during the stress task.

Additional heart rate in response to acute psychological stressImmediately following intervention (up to 60 minutes)

This measurement takes into account additional heart rate at baseline and during stress.

Heart rate in response to acute psychological stressImmediately following intervention (up to 60 minutes)

This measurement takes into account heart rate at baseline and during the stress task.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perceived stressImmediately following intervention (up to 60 minutes)

Ratings of perceived stressfulness (1 = not at all stressful, 7 = very stressful) of the acute psychological stress task

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Annie T. Ginty

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Waco, Texas, United States

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