Effect of Mental Stress on Platelet Function

February 9, 2010 updated by: University of Zurich

Effect of Mental Stress on Platelet Function in Healthy Subjects

The aim of the project is to study the acute and chronic effect of mental stress on platelet adhesion and aggregation in two population composed of normal subjects at different ages

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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

We plan to include 32 healthy subjects. (16 in every group). One group with subjects at age 20 - 49 and the other group with subjects at age 50 - 70 years.

The aim of the study will be to assess the acute and chronic effect of a standard short mental stress (2-minute Bondet Test) on platelet function and of the level of endothelin-1, catecholamines and cortisol. We plan to evaluate if age may play a role in the effect of psychological stress on platelet function.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

32

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
      • Zurich, Switzerland
        • University Hospital of Zurich

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy subjects between 20 - 70 years of age
  • written informed consent
  • no evidence of diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnancy
  • oral contraceptives
  • smoking
  • use of aspirin or NSAIDs within the last week
  • use of benzodiazepines within the last week
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • participation in another study within the last month

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Young subjects
Behavioral: 2-minute Bondet test
2-minute Bondet test
Other Names:
  • 2-minute Bondet light test
Experimental: Older subjects
Behavioral: 2-minute Bondet test
2-minute Bondet test
Other Names:
  • 2-minute Bondet light test

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evaluation of platelet function (shear stress dependent platelet adhesion and aggregation) before and after mental stress
Time Frame: 60 minutes
60 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evaluation of the plasma level of endothelin, catecholamines and salivary cortisol level before and after mental stress
Time Frame: 60 minutes
60 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Georg Noll, MD, University of Zurich

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 2, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 2, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

October 3, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 10, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 9, 2010

Last Verified

February 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • EK-1382

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