Clinical trials: Postural
Healthy Participants
Renal Salt Handling in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Following Dietary Dopa Administration
The purpose of this study is to learn how plants can play a role in gain/loss of sodium in the urine and in the regulation of blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01064739
- Testing
- Fava beans, Fixed Sodium Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Dizziness Chronic, Vertigo, Peripheral
Virtual Environments for Vestibular Rehabilitation
The specific aims of this pilot project are: Aim #1: Determine the extent to which sensory integration strategies differ between 28 individuals with unilateral vestibular hypofunction and 28 age-matched peers.
- Conditions
- Dizziness Chronic, Vertigo, Peripheral, Fall
- Trial name
- NCT04268745
- Testing
- Balance training, Traditional Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
This study is to determine different chemical levels in the blood during a low salt diet. This study will compare normal volunteers to those with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Trial name
- NCT01764711
- Testing
- Cosyntropin administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Postural Balance, Accidental Falls
Improving Balance and Mobility
Falls are dangerous leading to injuries and even death. The VA has made fall prevention a priority, but effective programs only reduce falls by 30%.
- Conditions
- Postural Balance, Accidental Falls, Mobility Limitation
- Trial name
- MMBI (NCT02374463)
- Testing
- MMBI, Tai Chi
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome, Orthostatic Intolerance
Peripheral Dopamine in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
The purpose of the proposed research is to determine how changes in kidney dopamine (DA) activity influence urinary sodium excretion.
- Trial name
- NCT00685919
- Testing
- Carbidopa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Post-COVID Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of IgPro20 in Post-COVID-19 POTS
This is a prospective, phase 3, multicenter, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study to investigate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of repeat doses of IgPro20 in participants with post SARS-CoV-2…
- Trial name
- NCT06524739
- Testing
- IgPro20
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- CSL Behring
Osteoarthritis
Exercise Intervention to Reduce Postural Instability in Osteoarthritis
This is a one year pilot study evaluating the feasibility of a 10 week, twice weekly, group functional exercise sessions in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and its effect on gait and balance measures.
- Trial name
- NCT00708734
- Testing
- functional exercise training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Multiple Sclerosis
Methylphenidate to Improve Balance and Walking in MS
Methylphenidate is an amphetamine-like psychomotor stimulant drug currently approved for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), postural orthostasis tachycardia syndrome and narcolepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT01896700
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Iron Sucrose in Adolescents With Iron Deficiency and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
This study is designed to investigate whether the treatment of non-anemic iron deficiency with intervenous iron sucrose will result in decreased symptom reporting and improved cardiovascular indices in adolescents (age 12-21)…
- Trial name
- NCT01978535
- Testing
- Iron infusion, Normal saline infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Parkinson Disease
Effect of Levodopa on Postural Motor Learning in Parkinson Disease
The primary goal of this project is to gain a better understanding of whether and how levodopa (a common anti-Parkinson disease medication) alters postural motor learning in people with Parkinson disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02239978
- Testing
- Postural perturbation
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Orthostatic Intolerance
Hemodynamic Response of Neuropathic And Non-Neuropathic POTS Patients To Adrenoreceptor Agonist And Antagonist
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that patients with non-neuropathic POTS will have different responsiveness than patients with neuropathic POTS to direct alpha-1 adrenoreceptor agonist therapy (droxidopa) and…
- Trial name
- NCT03070730
- Testing
- Droxidopa, Atenolol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Exercise Response to Pharmacologic Cholinergic Stimulation in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), otherwise known as Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is an under-recognized disorder whose cause is not yet understood.
- Conditions
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Exercise Intolerance
- Trial name
- NCT03674541
- Testing
- Pyridostigmine Bromide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Scoliosis
A Postural Study Comparing Sitting on the Floor Versus Sitting in a Chair While Playing Video Games.
To determine if sitting in a chair or sitting on the floor lends itself to better posture while playing video games.
- Trial name
- NCT01163955
- Testing
- Time to fatigue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glinn and Giordano Physical Therapy
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance
Using Mirabegron to Increase BP in Patients With POTS
This is a pilot dose-finding study to test the hypothesis that mirabegron increases systolic blood pressure (BP), prevents syncope/presyncope, and improves the quality of life (QOL), functional capacity, chest pain, and…
- Conditions
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance, Syncope
- Trial name
- RAISE-BP (NCT06133075)
- Testing
- Mirabegron 50 MG, Mirabegron 25 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hypotension, Postural
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition and Orthostatic Hypotension in SCI
Due to de-centralized cardiovascular control, persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) experience blood pressure (BP) dysregulation which manifests in chronic hypotension with exacerbation during orthostatic positioning.
- Trial name
- NCT02307526
- Testing
- Pyridostigmine Bromide, Tilt table test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Diabetic Neuropathies, Peripheral Nerve Diseases
Effect of Exercise on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this study is to find out if participation in one of the study groups: functional balance training, Tai Chi, or education, results in better outcomes overall.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathies, Peripheral Nerve Diseases, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00270842
- Testing
- Tai Chi, Functional Balance, Education Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stroke
Body Awareness Therapy for People With Stroke
Affected balance capacity is common after a stroke due to paresis and sensory disturbances. The affected balance capacity may cause walking disturbances, falls and decreased mobility. Balance may be improved by physical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01613339
- Testing
- Balance training using Body awareness therapy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Örebro County Council
Gait, Unsteady, Postural Balance
Wii-Fit For Balance And Gait In Elderly Veterans
Falls are a major public health problem. They are the leading cause of injuries and injury-related deaths in those aged over 65 years. Balance and gait abnormalities are major reasons for falls in elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT02190045
- Testing
- Wii-Fit exercises, Cognitive remediation exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia
Multimodal Exercises to Improve Leg Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Many people with spinal cord injury (SCI) retain at least some movement below their injury, but their muscles often have a 'mind of their own'.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Paraplegia, Paraparesis
- Trial name
- NCT01740128
- Testing
- Robotic body weight supported treadmill training, Harness-supported multimodal balance training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Other Instability, Ankle and Foot
Predicting Ankle Injury Through Clinical Functional Measures in Adolescent Athletes
The objective of this study is to determine if a clinical measure can be used effectively to predict ankle injury in high school and collegiate athletes across a variety of sports.
- Trial name
- NCT01658709
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus