Status:
COMPLETED
Hemodynamic Effects of Compression in POTS
Lead Sponsor:
University of Calgary
Conditions:
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
When an individual with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) stands up, their heart rate increases significantly (\>30BPM) and they may experience symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, shortnes...
Detailed Description
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a chronic form of orthostatic intolerance marked by a significant and sustained increase in heart rate (HR) upon positional change from supine to standing (\>30...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Physician diagnosis of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Age 18-60 years (we are an adult group and we do not see pediatric patients clinically and do not have appropriate pediatric expertise)
- Male and Female
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
- Ability to travel to Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta Autonomic Testing Lab at the University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Exclusion
- Overt cause for postural tachycardia, i.e., acute dehydration
- Participants with somatization or severe anxiety symptoms will be excluded (as they may not tolerated study procedures)
- Pregnant women
- Inability to tolerate compression garment for the duration of the study
- Other factors which in the investigator's opinion would prevent the participant from completing the protocol, including poor compliance during previous studies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 12 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 26 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03484273
Start Date
July 12 2018
End Date
January 26 2021
Last Update
October 22 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Unversity of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada