๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-03

Acute Salt Handling in Orthostatic Intolerance (NCT00581633)

Acute Renal Salt Handling in Orthostatic Intolerance

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Vanderbilt University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The investigators will test the hypothesis that patients with chronic orthostatic intolerance or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (OI or POTS) will be unable to conserve urinary sodium as compared to healthy control subjects.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Vanderbilt University โ€” Nashville, Tennessee

Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • normal saline (0.9%) (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Vanderbilt University โ€” Nashville, Tennessee

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—