Orthostatic Hypotension Among Veterans

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypotension, Orthostatic Hypotension Autonomic Nervous System Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Hypotension Hypotension, Orthostatic Nervous System Diseases Orthostatic Intolerance Primary Dysautonomias Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–89 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

VA Medical Center, Bronx

The Bronx, New York, 10468, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Veterans
Between the ages of 18 and 89

Exclusion criteria

Current illness/infection
Pregnant

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Change in blood pressure from supine to standing.

Time frame: Eval#1: 10min supine; Eval#2: 10min standing;

Change in blood pressure between Evaluation #1 and Evaluation #2.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Registry information

Official study title

The Incidence of Orthostatic Hypotension Among Veterans

Acronym: OH

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Apr 25, 2014
Registry last updated: Mar 1, 2019

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