Can a Thigh-Worn sensor outsmart dizziness questionnaires?
NCT ID NCT04782830
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a small accelerometer worn on the thigh can objectively measure how well treatments work for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension—a condition causing dizziness and fainting upon standing. Participants wear the device for one week on placebo and one week on their usual medication (midodrine or atomoxetine). The goal is to see if upright time measured by the device matches or outperforms symptom questionnaires in assessing treatment effectiveness.
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Active substance
accelerometer (Activpal device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more objective way to measure how well treatments for orthostatic hypotension work, improving future care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on measurement methods, not a treatment itself. The device may not prove superior to standard questionnaires.
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Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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