Effects of an Immunosuppressant Mycophenolate Mofetil or MMF on the Urinary Sodium Excretion Response to Mental Stress

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2019-11-30
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if stopping the stress induced increase in inflammation will prevent sodium retention which in turn increases blood pressure. Each subject will test two separate times. One week, they will be taking a daily dose of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), the other week they will be taking a placebo.

• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Augusta University
• Treatments: Immunosuppressive Agents; Mycophenolate mofetil; Mycophenolic Acid

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• African American

• Not pregnant or breastfeeding

• Does not have high blood pressure

• Currently not taking any medications that may effect blood pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Has High Blood pressure

• Taking medication that may effect blood pressure

• Failed Screening blood sample lab results - reviewed by study designated doctor