Tilt-table test for vasovagal fainting
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using a tilt-table (a special table that tilts you upright to trigger fainting) helps doctors better understand and treat fainting caused by vasovagal syncope. If you have this type of fainting, this study could help find better ways to manage it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have been diagnosed with vasovagal syncope (fainting that happens because of a trigger like emotion or dehydration)
- You have had actual fainting spells (complete blackouts), not just feeling faint or dizzy
- You are willing and able to give informed consent to participate
- You do not have a learning disability
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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