Ear stimulation for POTS treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle electrical stimulation near the ear (called tragus stimulation) can help with POTS symptoms, like dizziness and rapid heartbeat when standing. It aims to see if this non-invasive method can improve your daily life.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You need a POTS diagnosis, which means your heart rate goes up more than 30 beats per minute when you stand, and you've had symptoms for over 6 months.
- You should not have other causes for the fast heart rate, like low blood pressure when standing.
- You must be able to follow the study schedule and give written consent to participate.
- You cannot have serious heart problems, recent heart attacks, or be on kidney dialysis.
- You cannot be pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study, and you cannot have active implants like a pacemaker.
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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