Beta-Blocker Influences on Inflammatory and Neural Responses to Stress
Phase 4
120
about 2.1 years
18–30
1 site in NC
About this study
This trial is testing if a beta-blocker can change how your body reacts to stress, specifically in terms of inflammation and nerve activity. The goal is to understand these changes better so that new treatments for heart disease can be developed.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Take Placebo
- 2.Take Propranolol
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
propranolol (Non-selective beta blocker; slows heart rate)
Primary: Change in levels of inflammatory gene expression in response to social stress, Change in levels of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 in response to social stress
Cardiology / Heart