The Influence of Native American Ancestry in Hispanics in Northern Arizona 

An investigation of insulin in endothelial function and blood pressure regulation: The purpose of this study is to examine insulin and glucose status among individuals and relate this to endothelial function and blood pressure responses during a variety of provocation tests.

We are actively seeking more participants for this study through summer and fall 2022! 

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What are we studying?

We are specifically interested in how an individual’s genetic make-up influences their ability to process sugar.  We will relate your genetic make-up and ability to process sugar to how your body responds to tests that alter your blood pressure.  Some of these tests include getting images of a vessel in your upper arm, a test where you place your hand in very cold water, a mental math test (subtraction), and an exercise test. There are also some blood draws in this study and a day where you will wear a blood pressure monitor for a full 24-hr period.  We will provide some of these results to you. The total time commitment is about 7.5 hrs with one screening visit, three study visits to the lab plus one quick visit just to return the blood pressure monitor.

In order to participate, you must be: generally healthy, between 18-45 years old, non-smoking or tobacco/nicotine product using, not have high blood pressure, and not be overweight.  

Why is this research important?

Health disparities exist and our work will help answer whether part of this is related to a person’s genetic make-up.  Our Laboratory’s long-term goal is to help find answers related to health disparities as they relate to cardiovascular regulation and determine what intervention strategies might be appropriate.

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