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NCT03496792 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Venous Distension Reflex and Orthostatic Hypertension
A NA study of Blood Pressure, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03496792: Recruiting NA study of Blood Pressure, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
NCT03496792 is a NA study of Blood Pressure that is actively recruiting participants, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 287-participant average among 101 other Blood Pressure trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03496792, a NA study of Blood Pressure, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This research is being done to find out whether distension of veins in legs will cause a rise in blood pressure (orthostatic hypertension).
Primary Outcome
MSNA provides direct recordings of sympathetic nerve activity directed to blood vessels in skeletal muscle.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Tilt + external pressure
- OTHER Tilt + no external pressure.
- OTHER Limb occlusion + negative pressure
- OTHER Limb occlusion + no negative pressure
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Hershey
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-03-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03496792 shows while recruiting
NCT03496792 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 287-participant average among 101 other Blood Pressure trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Blood Pressure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Tilt + external pressure is the first listed.
NCT03496792 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03496792 about?
NCT03496792 is a clinical study titled "The Venous Distension Reflex and Orthostatic Hypertension". This research is being done to find out whether distension of veins in legs will cause a rise in blood pressure (orthostatic hypertension).
What is the current status of trial NCT03496792?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2020-03-10. Estimated completion is 2026-05-30.
What conditions does trial NCT03496792 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Blood Pressure.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03496792?
The interventions under investigation include: Tilt + external pressure (OTHER), Tilt + no external pressure. (OTHER), Limb occlusion + negative pressure (OTHER), Limb occlusion + no negative pressure (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03496792?
This trial is sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which has 396 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03496792 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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