Microcirculatory Endothelial Function, Arterial Stiffness And Wave Reflection
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Male volunteers • = 18 year old at the randomisation visit and = 75 year old • Normotensive volunteers : SBP 60 BPM Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Cardiovascular disease (such as unstable angina, sick sinus syndrome, heart failure with LVEF 2.5 mg/dl • Creatinine clearance35 kg/m²) • Cannabis or other drug abuse • Use of anti-inflammatory drugs within the past 2 weeks even topically apply • Excessive use of Alcohol (at the discretion of the Investigator)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Objective: The secondary objective of the study is to evaluate the role of the EDHF (endothelium derived hyperpolarizing factor) pathway in the beneficial microvascular endothelial effects of Nebivolol and Carvedilol. ; Main Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess the effects of 7 days treatment of Nebivolol and Carvedilol on the skin microvascular endothelial function, arterial stiffness and wave reflection to the aorta in healthy volunteers. ; Primary end point(s): The primary objective of this study is to assess the effects of 7 days treatment of Nebivolol and Carvedilol on the skin microvascular endothelial function, arterial stiffness and wave reflection to the aorta in healthy volunteers. This primary objective will be assessed through the endpoints: • Skin microvascular blood flow after Acetylcholine iontophoresis on skin pretreated with intradermal injection of saline: (Endothelial dependent vasodilatation, Nebivolol versus Carvedilol effect compared to baseline). • Skin microvascular blood flow after Nitroprusside iontophoresis on skin pretreated with intradermal injection of saline (Endothelial independent vasodilatation, Nebivolol versus Carvedilol effect compared to baseline). • Pulse wave velocity (Nebivol versus Carvedilol effect compared to baseline). • Aortic augmentation Index (Nebivolol versus Carvedilol effect compared to baseline). | — |
Countries
Belgium