ORTHOSTATIC INTOLERANCE

This study tests a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed veins above the heart in people with orthostatic hypotension or intolerance—conditions that cause dizziness, fainting, or fatigue when standing. 100 adults who haven't improved with standard treatments will receive …

This study tests whether simple physical maneuvers like leg crossing, bending, or arm tensing can prevent fainting in children aged 6 to 18. Participants who visit the emergency department after a fainting episode will either receive standard care or learn these counterpressure m…

This study looks at whether raising carbon dioxide levels in the blood can lower heart rate and reduce symptoms in people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) when they stand up. Researchers will test different CO2 levels in 26 adults with POTS during a tilt-tabl…

This study looks at how the heart and blood vessels communicate when blood pressure drops, like when standing up quickly. Researchers will test young and older men and women using a vacuum chamber around the legs to safely mimic low blood pressure. They will also see if squeezing…

This study looks at whether simple leg movements, like crossing legs or tensing buttock muscles, can raise blood pressure in children aged 6-18 who faint often. Researchers will measure heart and blood flow responses during these movements in 30 children. The goal is to understan…