POTS Adrenergic Ab (CIHR Aims #1&2) (NCT02673996)
The Pathophysiological Role of Adrenergic Antibodies in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (Aims #1&2)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Objective: In this pilot study, we will test the hypothesis that patients with POTS (age 18-60 years) will have a higher percentage of functional antibodies to adrenergic receptors compared with control subjects without POTS.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "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)
- University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (403) 210-6152
Email: autonomic.research@ucalgary.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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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- Vagal Stimulation in POTS — Nashville, Tennessee
- fMRI in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome — Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Autonomic Determinants of POTS - Pilot 2 — Nashville, Tennessee
Explore by condition: All Postural Tachycardia Syndrome clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.