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NCT03042988 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Overnight Trials With Heat Stress in Autonomic Failure Patients With Supine Hypertension
A NA study of Hypertension and Multiple System Atrophy, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03042988: Recruiting NA study of Hypertension and Multiple System Atrophy, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
NCT03042988 is a NA study of Hypertension and Multiple System Atrophy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 3,507-participant average among 470 other Hypertension trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03042988, a NA study of Hypertension and Multiple System Atrophy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Patients with autonomic failure are characterized by disabling orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), and at least half of them also have high blood pressure while lying down (supine hypertension). Exposure to heat, such as in hot environments, often worsens their orthostatic hypotension. The causes of this are not fully understood. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether applying local heat over the abdomen of patients with autonomic failure and supine hypertension during the night would decrease their nocturnal high blood pressure while lying down. This will help us better understand the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, and may be of use in the treatment of supine hypertension.
Primary Outcome
Maximal change from baseline in systolic blood pressure during the night, measured from 10 pm to 8 am
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Heating pad
- OTHER Sham control
Study Locations (1)
Tennessee
- Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03042988 shows while recruiting
NCT03042988 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 20 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 3,507-participant average among 470 other Hypertension trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Hypertension appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Heating pad is the first listed.
NCT03042988 reports a single indexed study location in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03042988 about?
NCT03042988 is a clinical study titled "Overnight Trials With Heat Stress in Autonomic Failure Patients With Supine Hypertension". Patients with autonomic failure are characterized by disabling orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), and at least half of them also have high blood pressure while lying down (supine hypertension). Exposure to heat, such as in hot environments, often worsens their orthostatic hypo...
What is the current status of trial NCT03042988?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2017-01-30. Estimated completion is 2026-12-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03042988 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hypertension, Multiple System Atrophy, Autonomic Failure, Pure Autonomic Failure.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03042988?
The interventions under investigation include: Heating pad (OTHER), Sham control (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03042988?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03042988 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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