Nerve block for postural tachycardia syndrome
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block in the neck (stellate ganglion block) can help people with POTS (a condition causing fast heart rate when standing) feel better. You would receive the injection and return for follow-up visits.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with POTS
- You can attend 3 follow-up visits after the procedure
- You speak English and can understand the study details
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or allergy to numbing medication
- You have not had a recent blood clot in the lungs, heart failure, or significant heart rhythm problems
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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