Clinical Research Directory

Palmitic Acid and Human Microvascular Function

The goal of this study is to learn how a supplement Quercetin can affect microvascular function. Participants will: * give two blood draws of 5 mL each * have a camera placed under the tongue to take pictures of blood vessels * have 2 laser Doppler microdialysis catheters placed on the forearm to monitor blood vessels before and after local drug infusion Researchers will compare blood vessel function of those who take estrogen supplements to those who do not.

Estrogen and Microvascular Function

The goal of this study is to learn how long-term use of estrogen affects blood vessels in healthy adults. Participants will: * give one blood draw of 5 mL * have one Dexa Scan taken to measure adipose and muscle mass * have a camera placed under the tongue to take pictures of blood vessels * have 2 laser Doppler microdialysis catheters placed on the forearm to monitor blood vessels before and after local drug infusion Researchers will compare blood vessel function of those who take estrogen to those who do not.

Characterizing the Retinal Microvasculature in Patients with Fabry Disease: a Prospective Observational Study

This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of endothelial dysfunction in patients with Fabry disease through a prospective study of the retinal microvasculature and to identify an objective, non-invasive marker to assess disease severity and cardiovascular risk in patients. The main questions addressed are: Do dynamic and static retinal vessel analysis parameters differ from those in healthy individuals? Can these parameters predict cardiovascular and/or Fabry-related events during follow-up? Do these parameters change during follow-up in patients with a non-stable disease?