Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory Phone: 303-492-2485 Fax: 303-492-6778

Online Screening Form

• Clicking on the link will take you to a website where you can answer the questions on the screening form (Online Screening Form). It is a secure website, and it should take about 10 minutes to fill out.


• If the link does not work, please copy and paste "http://tinyurl.com/yhewscc" into your browser.

Research Initiatives

• Inflammatory Suppression of Endothelial Function with Aging and Habitual Exercise. We know that inflammation and oxidative stress are related to insulin resistance and endothelial function. This study examines if blocking inflammation improves vascular function and insulin resistance in subjects with varying characteristics. If interested please contact Molly (303-492-2485; cvstudy@colorado.edu).


• A Low Sodium Diet and Vascular Function. This is an intervention study to examine how a low sodium diet may improve vascular function in older adults with moderately elevated blood pressure. While it is well established that a diet low in sodium can lower blood pressure, this study will explore other potential benefits that a low sodium diet may have on blood vessel function. If you are interested in participating in this study contact Candace (303-735-6410; IPAlab@colorado.edu).


• Habitual Aerobic Exercise, Inflammation, and Vascular Function. We know that habitual aerobic exercise improves vascular function in middle-aged and older adults. However, it is unclear how exercise has this effect. In this study, we will determine the role of reduced inflammation in the vascular improvements seen after 2-months of aerobic exercise (walking). If interested please contact Molly (303-492-2485; cvstudy@colorado.edu).


• Vitamin D Supplementation and Vascular Function. This is an intervention study to examine how vitamin D supplementation may improve vascular function in middle aged and older adults with vitamin D deficiency. The study will involve 12 weeks of taking vitamin D or placebo and measuring vascular function before and after this period. If you are interested in participating in this study contact Candace (303-735-6410; IPAlab@colorado.edu).


• Oral Nitrite Therapy to Treat Arterial Aging. This study will determine the effectiveness of sodium nitrite, a naturally occurring compound in the body, for improving the health and function of arteries in middle-aged and older adults. It involves taking sodium nitrite or placebo pills for 10 weeks with vascular function measures before, during, and after the intervention. If you are interested in participating in this study contact Forrest or Trent (303-492-7702; health.study@colorado.edu).


• The Role of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and the Renin-Angiotensin System on Arterial Function. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (i.e., aging, high blood pressure, high cholesterol) are associated with decreases in the ability of your blood vessels to dilate (i.e., increase in size) in response to increases in blood flow through the vessel. The purpose of this study is to test the relation between oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as the influence of the renin-angiotensin system, on the ability your arteries to dilate in adult men and women. Recruitment has not yet begun.

• Free medical screening and diagnostic testing (bone scans, exercise stress tests, ultrasound, blood tests) completed by professional medical personnel.
• Financial compensation for your participation.
• All studies have passed rigorous examination by the University Ethical Research Review Board and are supported by the National Institutes of Health.
• Studies take place at the Clinical Translational Research Center, which is located within the Wardenburg Health Center on the CU-Boulder campus.
• In general, visits take place in the morning, beginning between 7:00 am and 11:00 am Monday through Friday.