Nerve stimulation with slow breathing for POTS
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive treatment for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), a condition that causes a rapid heart rate when standing. It combines mild ear nerve stimulation with slow, paced breathing to see if it helps manage symptoms like dizziness and fatigue.
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Who can take part
- You must have a formal diagnosis of POTS (a fast heart rate increase of at least 30 beats per minute within 10 minutes of standing).
- Your POTS diagnosis must be at least 6 months old.
- You may have had COVID-19, but only if you meet the POTS criteria.
- You must be on a stable dose of POTS medication for at least 4 weeks before starting.
- You cannot have high blood pressure (above 150/100), low blood pressure when standing, or a recent stroke or heart attack.
- You cannot have severe anemia or a history of vagus nerve surgery.
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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