Effects of High Altitude on AMPK Activation (NCT02391519)
Effects of High Altitude on 5' Adenosine Monophosphate-activated Protein Kinase (AMPK) Activation and Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor Gamma (PPARΞ³) Regulation
π©Ί Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Pregnancy elicits adaptive changes in uteroplacental blood flow, which are altered at high altitude and may contribute to the observed 3-fold increase in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and preeclampsia (PreE). The investigators propose to collect myometrial, cord blood, and placental tissue samples from women at high altitude (Summit County) and low altitude (Denver) in Colorado in order to determine if residence at altitude during pregnancy changes the vasoreactivity of myometrial arteries (MA). If altered MA vasoreactivity is found, further studies may be able to link these changes to the increased rates of PreE and IUGR at altitude and contribute to the understanding of these two disorders.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus β Aurora, Colorado
Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years
π§ͺ Interventions in This Study
- Collection of myometrial, cord blood, and placental tissue samples (PROCEDURE)
π "Do I Qualify?" β 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β
π All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus β Aurora, Colorado
π Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (303) 724-7474
Email: lorna.moore@ucdenver.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
π° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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π‘ How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.