Inflatable belt lifts blood pressure in standing challenge

NCT ID NCT03482297

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested a special inflatable belt worn around the belly that automatically tightens to help raise blood pressure when standing. It included 28 adults aged 40-80 with autonomic failure and disabling low blood pressure upon standing. The goal was to see if the device safely improves symptoms and how long people can stand or walk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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