Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension (NCT00581477) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 2/3
Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension
Stopped: 1\. enrollment slower than anticipated; 2. FDA approval of droxidopa so no longer need to treat patients on research basis; 3. personnel who were primarily responsible for the study are no longer at Vanderbilt.
United States8 participantsStarted 2004-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to try different medications in patients with low blood pressure and other problems with their involuntary (autonomic) nervous system. The pharmacological trials in this study will perhaps lead to more effective treatment. The protocol includes single dose trials, dose-selection trials, 5-day trials and chronic (approximately 2 months) trials, although only dose-selection trials were consistently performed and have results presented.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* patients with severe orthostatic hypotension and other autonomic symptoms who do not meet criteria for one of our standard diagnoses
* non-smokers
* drug-free
* able to give informed consent
* free of pulmonary, renal, hematopoietic, hepatic and cardiac disease
Exclusion Criteria:
* medications affecting the autonomic nervous system
* any chronic illness (cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, rheumatologic)
* anemia (Hct \< 30)
* women of childbearing age who are pregnant or nursing
* smokers
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure With Standing
Timeframe: Up to 240 minutes post dose on Study Days 1, 2, 3 and 4.