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Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 3

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Enrollment

240 participants

Start Date

Jan 24, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of various forms of exercise training on blood vessel function in healthy individuals as well as individuals with mental health disorders (posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • apparently healthy and free of overt cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic disease
  • for PTSD group, a score of ≥ 33 on PCL-5 checklist
  • for GAD group, a score of ≥ 10 on the GAD-7 self-report scale and \< 33 on the PCL-5 checklist
  • for Healthy Control group, a score of ≤ 10 on the GAD-7 self-report scale and \< 33 on the PCL-5 checklist

Exclusion Criteria6

  • taking medications that could influence cardiovascular function
  • current smokers who have recently quit smoking
  • illicit drug use or excessive alcohol consumption
  • pregnant women
  • significant calorie restriction or vitamin/mineral deficiencies
  • limited English proficiency

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMuscular Strength Training Group

Week 1 3 days/week Bench Press - 1 set at 80% of one repetition maximum (1RM) Bent Over Row - 1 set at 80% 1RM Back Squat - 1 set at 80% 1RM Romanian Deadlift - 1 set at 80% 1RM Week 2 3 days/week Bench Press - 2 sets at 80% 1RM Bent Over Row - 2 sets at 80% 1RM Back Squat - 2 sets at 80% 1RM Romanian Deadlift - 2 sets at 80% 1RM Weeks 3-10 3 days/week Bench Press - 3 sets at 80% 1RM Bent Over Row - 3 sets at 80% 1RM Back Squat - 3 sets at 80% 1RM Romanian Deadlift - 3 sets at 80% 1RM

BEHAVIORALMuscular Fitness Training Group

Week 1 3 days/week Bench Press - 1 set at 65% 1RM Bent Over Row - 1 set at 65% 1RM Back Squat - 1 set at 65% 1RM Romanian Deadlift - 1 set at 65% 1RM Week 2 3 days/week Bench Press - 2 sets at 65% 1RM Bent Over Row - 2 sets at 65% 1RM Back Squat - 2 sets at 65% 1RM Romanian Deadlift - 2 sets at 65% 1RM Weeks 3-10 3 days/week Bench Press - 3 sets at 65% 1RM Bent Over Row - 3 sets at 65% 1RM Back Squat - 3 sets at 65% 1RM Romanian Deadlift - 3 sets at 65% 1RM

Locations(1)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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