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participate in shared medical appointment for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

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Led By Talal Moukabary, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Arizona

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Patients with a physician diagnosis of POTS

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up at 4 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to help people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) by providing a group appointment where they can learn about lifestyle changes and practices to improve their quality

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with a physician diagnosis of POTS, which causes rapid heartbeat and other symptoms. It's not suitable for patients with uncontrolled psychiatric or medical illnesses, recent severe heart events or cancer, non-English speakers, or pregnant women.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial is testing shared medical appointments as an intervention to improve quality of life in POTS patients. Participants will learn lifestyle management therapies and integrative practices without any FDA approved drug therapies involved.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves education on lifestyle management rather than medication, there are no direct side effects from drugs; however, individual experiences may vary based on the practices adopted.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with POTS by a doctor.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ at 4 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~at 4 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Recruitment and retention rate

Secondary outcome measures

Change in COMPASS overall score

Change on Short Form Survey (SF-36) overall score

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: participate in shared medical appointmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The POTS shared medical appointment will occur once monthly for four months. Each visit will last 1.5 hours. The group will meet in our clinic group space and lifestyle management therapies will be taught by a physician and another provider ie occupational therapist, dietician etc

Group II: Do not participate in shared medical appointmentActive Control1 Intervention

participants will only have one-on-one traditional visit with the physician

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor

515 Previous Clinical Trials

148,689 Total Patients Enrolled

Talal Moukabary, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the current number of individuals being recruited for participation in this clinical trial?

"The information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the ongoing medical trial is actively searching for suitable candidates. The initial posting of this study dates back to November 1, 2023, with the most recent update made on February 21, 2024. This research endeavor aims to recruit a total of 25 individuals at a single designated site."

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Is it possible for me to be enrolled as a participant in this medical study?

"The investigation is seeking 25 individuals aged between 21 and 79 diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Eligible participants must possess a confirmed medical diagnosis of POTS from their healthcare provider."

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Are individuals above the age of 35 being sought for participation in this study?

"Individuals aged from 21 to 79 are eligible for participation in this research project. It is noteworthy that there exist 386 investigations tailored towards individuals under the age of majority, and a total of 1125 studies geared towards those above the age of retirement."

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Are there any available openings for patients to participate in this study?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov affirm that this specific research endeavor is actively seeking participants. The trial was initially listed on November 1st, 2023 and underwent its most recent update on February 21st, 2024. It aims to enroll a total of 25 individuals from one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

A Shared Medical Appointment Intervention for Quality of Life Improvement in POTS

2023. "A Shared Medical Appointment Intervention for Quality of Life Improvement in POTS". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05454137.