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Assessment of Midodrine in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope: The Prevention of Syncope Trial IV
NCT01456481 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
About 20% of adults faint recurrently. These patients are often highly symptomatic, have problems with employment and driving and have reduced quality of life. There are no therapies that have withstood the test of adequately designed and conducted randomized clinical trials. Midodrine is a prodrug whose metabolite is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist that increases venous return to the heart and raises blood pressure. There is considerable lower level evidence that it might prevent vasovagal syncope. The investigators will test the hypothesis that Midodrine prevents recurrences of syncope in patients with moderate to severe vasovagal syncope.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG matching placebo
- DRUG midodrine hydrochloride
Study Locations (17)
Alberta
- University of Calgary — Calgary
- Alberta Health Services - Royal Alexandra Hospital — Edmonton
- Royal Alexandra Hospital — Edmonton
- Red Deer Regional Hospital — Red Deer
Ontario
- Hamilton Health Sciences — Hamilton
- University of Ottawa Heart Institute — Ottawa
Quebec
- Hopital Sacre Coeur de Montreal — Montreal
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke — Sherbrooke
Saskatchewan
- Prairie Vascular Research Network/Regina General Hospital — Regina
- Saskatoon Cardiology Consultants/Royal University Hospital — Saskatoon
Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville
British Columbia
- Victoria Cardiac Arrythmia Trials — Victoria
Manitoba
- St. Boniface General Hospital — St. Boniface
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 134 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-12-31 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01456481
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01456481 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 134 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Dr. Bob Sheldon, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Vasovagal Syncope appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which matching placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01456481 reports 17 study locations spanning 11 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Alberta, Ontario, Quebec. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01456481 about?
NCT01456481 is a clinical study titled "Assessment of Midodrine in the Prevention of Vasovagal Syncope: The Prevention of Syncope Trial IV". About 20% of adults faint recurrently. These patients are often highly symptomatic, have problems with employment and driving and have reduced quality of life. There are no therapies that have withstood the test of adequately designed and conducted randomized clinical trials. Midodrine is a prodrug ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01456481?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 134 participants. The study started on 2011-11. Estimated completion is 2024-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT01456481 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Vasovagal Syncope. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01456481?
The interventions under investigation include: matching placebo (DRUG), midodrine hydrochloride (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01456481?
This trial is sponsored by Dr. Bob Sheldon, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01456481 being conducted?
This trial has 17 study locations across Minnesota, Tennessee, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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