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Effect of Beet Juice Supplementation on Vascular and Inspiratory Muscle Function

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Nitrate depleted beetroot juice
Dietary Supplement: Nitrate rich beetroot juice
Registration Number
NCT04920799
Lead Sponsor
University of Florida
Brief Summary

Older adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) have impaired vascular and inspiratory muscle function. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of beet juice supplementation on vascular and inspiratory muscle function in older adults with CAD.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) based on an angiogram >50% stenosis in any major epicardial vessel or history of myocardial infarction or history of coronary revascularization.
  • Considered to have stable CAD on optimal medical therapy
  • 60 to 85 years of age
  • Men and women (women must be postmenopausal either natural or surgical)
  • Able to give consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Ejection fraction <50%, unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction within 6 months
  • Coronary revascularization, including percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass graft or thoracic surgery within 6 months.
  • Stroke, obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatitis B, C, HIV, seizures, or other relevant on-going or recurrent illness
  • Individuals that have participated in respiratory training within the last 12 months or cardiac rehabilitation within the last 6 months
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Use of tobacco products including smoking traditional or e-cigarettes
  • Use of hormone replacement therapy in women or men (e.g., estrogen, progesterone or testosterone)
  • Regular aerobic exercise training
  • Unwilling to stop using mouthwash at least 1 week before the start of the study and during study participation
  • Unwilling to remain weight stable during study participation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Nitrate depleted beetroot juiceNitrate depleted beetroot juice-
Nitrate rich beetroot juiceNitrate rich beetroot juice-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in inspiratory muscle functionBaseline up to following 2 weeks of experimental condition

Inspiratory muscle function including strength, power and endurance will be assessed using the POWERbreathe KH2 device

Change in endothelial functionBaseline up to following 2 weeks of experimental condition

Endothelial function will be determined using brachial artery flow-mediated dilation via high resolution duplex ultrasonography. Reactive hyperemia will be produced by inflating a forearm cuff to \~250 mmHg for 5 minutes followed by rapid deflation.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in microvascular functionBaseline up to following 2 weeks of experimental condition

Microvascular function will be assessed using the forearm blood flow response to submaximal handgrip exercise. Brachial artery blood flow and diameter will be assessed using ultrasound.

Change in central arterial stiffnessBaseline up to following 2 weeks of experimental condition

The SphygmoCor XCEL device will be used to measure carotid to femoral pulse wave velocity.

Change in central arterial hemodynamicsBaseline up to following 2 weeks of experimental condition

The SphygmoCor XCEL device will be used to obtain central pulse wave analysis.

Change in functional capacityBaseline up to following 2 weeks of experimental condition

Using the Duke Activity Status Index we will assess participants' ability to perform daily activities.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory, University of Florida

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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