Orthostatic Hypotension Among Veterans

Completed

Conditions studied: Hypotension, Orthostatic Hypotension

In brief

Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a fall in blood pressure when standing. Several different underlying diseases, conditions, or combinations of medicines may contribute to OH; therefore the cause of the condition varies among individuals. Some studies have shown that OH is associated with an increase in the rate of death, but it is not clear what role OH plays in increased morbidity. By studying what the prevalence of OH is in a generalized veteran population we expect increase clinical awareness of the degree of the problem so that patient care might be improved.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02123303

Run by

James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center

People needed

300

Starts

2010-11-01

Expected to finish

2015-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-03-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Veterans
• Between the ages of 18 and 89

You may not qualify if…

• Current illness/infection
• Pregnant

Where it is running

• VA Medical Center, Bronx — The Bronx, New York, United States

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