Effects of Midodrine and Droxidopa on Splanchnic Capacitance in Autonomic Failure

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Autonomic Failure Pure Autonomic Failure Multiple System Atrophy Parkinson Disease Orthostatic Hypotension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
40 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
34 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of midodrine and droxidopa, two medications used for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), on the veins of the abdomen of patients with autonomic failure. The study will be conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and consists of 2 parts: a screening and 2 testing days. The total length of t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female subjects, age 40-80 years with possible or probable Multiple System Atrophy, Pure Autonomic Failure, or Parkinson disease, as defined by Consensus Criteria. * Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension defined as a ≥30-mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure within 3 …
Contacts

Bonnie K Black, RN

615-343-6862

autonomics@vumc.org

CONTACT

Luis E Okamoto, MD

615-936-6119

autonomics@vumc.org

CONTACT