Heat stress test in people with low nerve control and high blood pressure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study checks how your body’s blood pressure and stress responses change after being exposed to heat overnight. It’s meant for people with autonomic failure (like certain Parkinson-related or nerve-function conditions) who also have high blood pressure while lying down, which may help researchers understand safer ways to manage it.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 to 80 (male or female).
- You have a condition called primary autonomic failure, such as Parkinson disease, multiple system atrophy, or pure autonomic failure.
- Your blood pressure while lying down is high (top number 150 or higher).
- You can and are willing to sign informed consent.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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