Overview

Autonomic Nervous System and Nitric Oxide Interactions

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators are interested in the role of the autonomic nervous system in the regulation of endothelial function among obese hypertensive subjects. In particular, the investigators will study how endothelial function (response to intra-arterial acetylcholine) changes during autonomic withdrawal.
Phase:
Phase 1
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University
Treatments:
Nitric Oxide
Trimethaphan
Trimethaphan camsylate
Vasodilator Agents