Orthostatic Hypotension Among Veterans

Completed

• Conditions: Hypotension, Orthostatic Hypotension

• Registration Number: NCT02123303
• Lead Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Brief Summary

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a fall in blood pressure when standing. Several different underlying diseases, conditions, or combinations of medicines may contribute to OH; therefore the cause of the condition varies among individuals. Some studies have shown that OH is associated with an increase in the rate of death, but it is not clear what role OH plays in increased morbidity. By studying what the prevalence of OH is in a generalized veteran population we expect increase clinical awareness of the degree of the problem so that patient care might be improved.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-11
• Study First Submitted: 2014-04-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-04-23
• Study First Posted: 2014-04-25
• Primary Completion: 2015-07
• Study Completion: 2015-07
• Status Verified: 2019-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 2019-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• Veterans
• Between the ages of 18 and 89

Exclusion Criteria

• Current illness/infection
• Pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in blood pressure from supine to standing.	Eval#1: 10min supine; Eval#2: 10min standing;	Change in blood pressure between Evaluation #1 and Evaluation #2.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

VA Medical Center, Bronx; 🇺🇸 Bronx, New York, United States