Body movements for POTS symptom control
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests simple body movements (like squeezing your legs or squatting) to see if they help control POTS symptoms. It may offer a non-drug way to manage dizziness and fast heart rate when standing.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of POTS (a condition that makes your heart race when you stand up).
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your medications have been the same for at least the last 7 days.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not taking any medications for blood pressure or heart rate control.
- You can stand without help for at least 2 minutes and can do simple leg movements like squatting or sitting.
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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