Active and Passive Exercise Training in Improving Vascular Function: Local vs Systemic Vascular Effect.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MILAN · Feb 12, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different types of exercise can improve the health of blood vessels, which is important for keeping your heart and circulatory system in good shape. The study will compare two types of training: active exercise, like single leg knee extensions, and passive exercise, such as stretching without moving the muscles on your own. Over 8 weeks, researchers want to understand how these exercises affect blood flow in the arteries that supply the legs and other muscles in the body.

To participate in this trial, you should be between the ages of 18 and 65 and in generally good health, without serious nerve, blood vessel, or joint problems. If you're currently taking medications that affect your nerves or blood vessels, or if you've smoked recently, you may not be eligible. Participants can expect to take part in regular exercise sessions and will be monitored to see how their vascular function improves over the study period. This research could help us understand better ways to enhance blood flow and overall cardiovascular health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
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• Exclusion Criteria:
• • neurological, vascular and musculoskeletal disorders of the lower and upper limbs;
• • being on pharmacological therapy related to either neural and/or vascular response, including hormonal contraceptives and oral supplements;
• • being a current or former smoker;
• • having an irregular menstrual cycle (26 to 35 days) up to 3 months before the beginning of the study;
• • contraindications to joint mobilization; regular involvement in a SLKE or PS training programme.