Compression Garments for POTS
(COM-COM-POTS Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Compression Garments are a commonly prescribed treatment in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The effectiveness of a proof-of-concept compression garment has been demonstrated in an acute laboratory setting. It is not known if commercially available compression garments that participants wear in their every day lives are effective at improving heart rate and reducing symptoms in POTS. This trial will evaluate the use of commercially available waist-high and abdominal compression garments in adults diagnosed with POTS in a community setting.
Research Team
Satish M Raj, MD MSCI
Principal Investigator
University of Calgary
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults in Canada with a doctor's diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) who can participate in a 4-day study and own waist-high compression tights. It excludes those with conditions that mimic POTS, severe anxiety, pregnancy, intolerance to compression garments, or non-ownership of the required garment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants will wear compression garments and undergo standing tests with and without medications
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Compression Garments
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Calgary
Lead Sponsor