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Filter by:There is no evidence that beetroot extract (Beta vulgaris L.) is advantageous for the recovery of cardiovascular parameters and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) after submaximal aerobic exercise. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of beetroot extract supplementation on the recovery of cardiorespiratory and autonomic parameters after a submaximal aerobic exercise session. Healthy male adults will perform a cross-over, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial. Beetroot extract (600mg) or placebo (600mg) will be ingested 90 minutes before evaluation in randomized days. Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), pulse pressure (PP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and HR variability (HRV) indexes will be recorded at Rest and during 60 minutes of recovery from exercise.
Body temperature fluctuations induced by acute exercise bouts may influence the intestinal barrier with related effects on epithelial permeability, immune responses, and release of metabolites produced by the gut microbiota.
This is a single-centre, open-label, non-randomised, period fixed sequence study designed to investigate the PK and safety of Firibastat (QGC001) modified release (MR) prototype tablet formulations and compare this to a reference Firibastat (QGC001) immediate release (IR) capsule formulation in healthy male subjects. It is planned to enrol 12 subjects to receive single oral doses of investigational medicinal product (IMP).
The purpose of this study is to determine whether oxytocin influences emotional processing and learning of emotional and social stimuli.
Part 1 : A randomized, open Label, multiple doses, cross-over, phase I trial to investigate the pharmacokinetics of Pelubiprofen IR (Pelubiprofen 30mg) TID and Pelubiprofen SR (Pelubiprofen 45 mg) BID in healthy male volunteers Part 2 : A randomized, open label, single dose, cross-over, Phase I trial to investigate the food effect of Pelubiprofen SR (Pelubiprofen 45 mg) in healthy male volunteers
Increased core temperature (hyperthermia) has been associated with impaired neuromuscular performance; however, the mechanisms associated with these performance decrements and their potential synergies remain unclear. While the majority of research suggests that the observed fatigue is related to the central nervous system, the influence of changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and associated changes in cerebral alkalosis (estimated by end-tidal partial pressure of carbon dioxide; PETCO2) remains unexamined. In response to hyperthermia, humans hyperventilate as means of heat dissipation, resulting in a hypocapnia (reduced PETCO2) mediated decrease in CBF and consequently, cerebral alkalosis (increased cerebral pH). Previous research suggests that hyperventilation induces changes in neural excitability and synaptic transmission; however, it remains unclear if these changes are related to hypocapnia mediated decrease in CBF or decreased PETCO2 or both. The purpose of the proposed research program is to examine the influence of changes in CBF and cerebral alkalosis on neuromuscular function during passive heat stress. The research project will consist of 3 separate experimental trials: (a) poikilocapnic hyperthermia (increased core temperature; decrease CBF; decrease PETCO2), (b) isocapnic hyperthermia (increased core temperature; no change CBF; no change PETCO2) and (c) isocapnic hyperthermia + indomethacin (increased core temperature; decrease CBF; no change PETCO2). During each manipulation, neuromuscular function will be evaluated and compared to baseline (normothermic) conditions using a repeated measures design. It is hypothesized that changes in PETCO2 and therefore, changes in cerebral alkalosis will contribute to neuromuscular fatigue independent of changes in CBF or increases in core temperature.
A partial double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, 4-treatment crossover study design will be used to evaluate bioavailability of various forms of cinnamon and to determine the effects of 3 and 6 g of cinnamon added to instant oatmeal on blood glucose levels in 8 healthy subjects. In the extended dose response study, three subjects will continue the study and be offered 5 day consecutive feedings of 9 g cinnamon extract and on Day 6, and blood samples would be collected over 6 hours after a single morning dose. Urinary samples would be collected upon to 48 hours.
Environmental stress, such as low oxygen availability (hypoxia), has been associated with impaired neuromuscular performance; however, the mechanisms associated with these performance decrements remain unclear. While the majority of research suggests that the observed fatigue is related to the central nervous system, the influence of changes in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and associated changes in cerebral pH (partial pressure of carbon dioxide; PCO2) remains unexamined. In response to hypoxic stress, humans hyperventilate to maintain oxygen consumption, resulting in a hypocapnia mediated decrease in CBF and cerebral alkalosis (decreased PCO2). Previous research suggests that hyperventilation induces changes in neural excitability and synaptic transmission; however, it remains unclear if these changes are related to hypocapnia mediated decrease in CBF or cerebral alkalosis or both. The purpose of the proposed research program is to examine the influence of changes in CBF and cerebral alkalosis on neuromuscular function during environmental stress. The research program will consist of 2 separate projects, summarized below in a table outlining the proposed protocols and resultant physiological manipulations. During each manipulation, neuromuscular function will be evaluated and compared to baseline (normoxic) conditions using a repeated measures design. The research program will consist of 2 separate projects. Project 1 will examine the changes in CBF and alkalosis by using (a) indomethacin (decrease CBF; no change PCO2) and (b) hypocapnia (decrease CBF; decrease PCO2). Using a similar experimental design, Project 2 will examine the change in CBF and alkalosis during hypoxia by using (a) poikilocapnic hypoxia (decrease PO2; decrease CBF; decrease PCO2), (b) isocapnic hypoxia (decrease PO2; no change CBF; no change PCO2) and (c) isocapnic hypoxia + indomethacin (decrease PO2; decrease CBF; no change PCO2). During each manipulation, neuromuscular function will be evaluated and compared to baseline (normoxic) conditions using a repeated measures design. Therefore, Project 1 will examine the separate and combined effect of changes in CBF and cerebral alkalosis on neuromuscular function independent of environmental manipulations. Subsequently, Project 2 will examine neuromuscular function during hypoxia while controlling CBF and cerebral alkalosis. It is hypothesized that changes in PCO2 and therefore, changes in cerebral alkalosis will contribute to neuromuscular fatigue independent of changes in CBF and oxygen availability.
This is a double-blind, randomized, study at a single clinical site investigating the effect of methylnaltrexone and naloxone versus placebo in healthy males who have received a short-acting opioid, remifentanil.
The purpose of this research study is to determine how much male hormone, testosterone, is necessary to maintain sperm production in the testis. This knowledge will be used to help in the development of a safe male hormonal contraception. Specific Aims: 1. to determine if ketoconazole plus acyline will suppress intratesticular testosterone(ITT) to a greater degree than acyline alone. 2. to determine if dutasteride plus acyline will suppress intratesticular dihydrotestosterone (IT-DHT) to a greater degree than acyline alone. 3. to determine if anastrazole plus acyline will suppress intratesticular estradiol(IT-E2) to a greater degree than acyline alone.