Dr. Austin T Robinson, PhD
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Clinical Trials Austin T Robinson, PhD is currently running
Ketone Supplements
for High Blood Pressure
Most Americans consume excess dietary salt based on the recommendations set by the American Heart Association and Dietary Guidelines for Americans. High dietary salt impairs the ability of systemic blood vessels and the kidneys to control blood pressure, which contributes to excess salt consumption being associated with increased risk for chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in America. There is a critical need for strategies to counteract the effects of high dietary salt as consumption is likely not going to decrease. One promising option is ketones, metabolites that are produced in the liver during prolonged exercise and very low-calorie diets. While exercise and low-calorie diets are beneficial, not many people engage in these activities. However, limited evidence indicates that ketone supplements improve cardiovascular health in humans. Additionally published rodent data indicates that ketone supplements prevent high salt-induced increases in blood pressure, blood vessel dysfunction, and kidney injury. Our human pilot data also indicates that high dietary salt reduces intrinsic ketone production, but it is unclear whether ketone supplementation confers humans protection against high salt similar to rodents. Therefore, the investigators seek to conduct a short-term high dietary salt study to determine whether ketone supplementation prevents high dietary salt from eliciting increased blood pressure, blood vessel dysfunction, and kidney injury/impaired blood flow. The investigators will also measure inflammatory markers in blood samples and isolate immune cells that control inflammation. Lastly, the investigators will also measure blood ketone concentration and other circulating metabolites that may be altered by high salt, which could allow us to determine novel therapeutic targets to combat high salt.
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MitoQ
for High Blood Pressure
Black individuals are at increased cardiovascular disease risk. The central goal of the study is to determine if mitochondrial reactive oxygen species influence blood vessel function and nervous system regulation of blood pressure differentially in black, compared to white individuals. These findings may help to explain a potential mechanism that contributes to racial disparities in blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk. A secondary goal is to determine if mitochondrial reactive oxygen species improves blood pressure and vascular function in individuals with elevated blood pressure and stage 1 hypertension.
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Clinical Trial Related
2 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments Austin T Robinson, PhD has experience with
- MitoQ
- Β-OHB
- Acute Salt (sodium Chloride)
- Sleep Extension
Breakdown of trials Austin T Robinson, PhD has run
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Vascular Disorders
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Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Austin T Robinson, PhD specialize in?
Austin T Robinson, PhD focuses on High Blood Pressure and Hypertension. In particular, much of their work with High Blood Pressure has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Austin T Robinson, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Austin T Robinson, PhD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Auburn Alabama. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Austin T Robinson, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Austin T Robinson, PhD has studied treatments such as MitoQ, β-OHB, Acute Salt (sodium chloride).
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What is the office address of Austin T Robinson, PhD?
The office of Austin T Robinson, PhD is located at: Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Auburn University.
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