Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Therapeutic Interventions for Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson's Disease and Multiple System Atrophy

Lead Sponsor:

Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

Conditions:

Parkinson's Disease

Multiple System Atrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

40-95 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

Patients with Parkinson's Disease or Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, are eligible for the study. Each patient will have three weeks of conservative therapy, thr...

Detailed Description

Enrolled patients, ages 40-95, must have Parkinson's or MSA, diagnosed by a neurologist, and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. Each patient will fill out two validated questionnaires to determine i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients residing in Queensland Australia
  • Age 40-95
  • Parkinson's Disease or MSA diagnosed by a neurologist
  • Symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, as defined by 2 validated questionnaires

Exclusion

  • Patients with acute cardiomyopathy or cardiac condition
  • Patients unable to give consent
  • Patients not stable on their Parkinsonian medications
  • Patients with another cause for autonomic neuropathy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

September 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00103597

Start Date

January 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2005

Last Update

October 20 2005

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Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4029