Assessment of Antibodies and Inflammatory Markers in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (NCT02196376)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
In this pilot study, the investigators will test the hypothesis that patients with postural tachycardia syndrome will have an elevated percentage of functional antibodies to adrenergic receptors compared with control subjects without POTS. The investigators further hypothesize that the percentage of POTS patients with antibodies will be higher in those patients with a viral infection at the onset of their illness than in those patients with other or undefined illness onsets.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, Tennessee
Age range: 13 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- History (OTHER)
- Physical (OTHER)
- blood draw (OTHER)
- Questionnaires (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, Tennessee
💰 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 § 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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- CAlgary SAlt for POTS — Calgary, Alberta
- Phenotyping of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) — Dallas, Texas
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.