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HealthyNCT00621738

Effect of Mental Stress on Platelet Function in Healthy Subject

An observational study of Healthy, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Psychological stress is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Activation of platelets plays an important role in atherosclerosis development and it could one of the mechanisms linking psychological stress and cardiovascular diseases Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy
How many people
45 participants
Where
1 siteSwitzerland
Study dates
Dec 2007to Dec 2009
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Healthy subjects, aging 18-80 years

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy subjects
  • No smokers
  • Written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol- or Drug Abuse
  • Pregnancy
  • Use of benzodiazepins, Aspirin or NSAIDs in the last week before inclusion
  • Participation to another study within the last month

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Switzerland1 site
  • Cardiovascular Center Cardiology Univeristy Hospital of Zurich

    Zurich

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About this study

Psychological stress is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Activation of platelets plays an important role in atherosclerosis development and it could one of the mechanisms linking psychological stress and cardiovascular diseases

Conditions
Healthy
Keywords
mental stress, cardiovascular risk factor, platelet adhesion
Medical subject headings
Stress, Psychological

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Feb 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2007
  3. Primary completionDec 2009

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
45 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00621738
Sponsor's protocol ID
1382
Status last verified
Feb 2010
First submitted
11 Feb 2008
Last updated
10 Feb 2010
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Healthy, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Feb 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Feb 2010.

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