Supine Hypertension study: Tilt
Official title Effect of Raised Head of the Bed on Lying Blood Pressure in Autonomic Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04502225
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether elevating the head of the bed can reduce high blood pressure that occurs when lying down.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have autonomic failure and experience high blood pressure while lying flat.
- What's involved
- Participants will sleep with the head of their bed raised and have their blood pressure measured during the study.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 85
You may be able to join if
- Patients with autonomic failure and with supine hypertension from all races
- Males and females, between 18 to 85 years
You likely can't join if
- All medical students
- Pregnant women
- High-risk patients (for example: heart failure, symptomatic coronary artery disease, liver impairment, history of stroke or myocardial infarction)
- History of serious allergies or asthma.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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