Mechanisms of Human Cutaneous Microcirculation in Healthy Volunteers

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2008-11-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Microvascular dysfunctions are critical events in several diseases including diabetes. This study will develop a methodology for microvascular investigation in human skin. The purpose of the study is to investigate the physiological response of the cutaneous microcirculation to physical, thermal, mechanical or chemical stimulations.

• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers
• Treatments: Acetylcholine; Aspirin; Capsaicin; Celecoxib; Clopidogrel; Indomethacin; Nitroprusside

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy volunteers with no clinical signs of, or risk factors for, vascular disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smokers, Pregnancy, Allergy,