Transdermal Vagal Stimulation for POTS (NCT02281097)
Transdermal Vagal Stimulation for the Treatment of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Some patients experience high heart rates and symptoms of light-headedness, fatigue, headache during standing despite well maintained blood pressure. These patient are disabled and can't be in upright position for a longer time. The purpose of this study is to test whether electrical stimulation of a nerve through a skin of the ear may improve heart rate response and reduce disabling symptoms.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Autonomic Dysfunction Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, Tennessee
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Stimulation (OTHER)
- Placebo (OTHER)
📋 "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)
- Autonomic Dysfunction Center, 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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💡 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.