Smart belt aims to stop fainting spells in nerve disorder patients
NCT ID NCT03482297
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an automated abdominal binder that inflates when a person stands, applying pressure to help maintain blood pressure. It included 28 adults with autonomic failure and disabling orthostatic hypotension. Participants wore either the active binder or a sham version for one day, and researchers measured blood pressure changes and symptom relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- automated abdominal binder (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this device could offer a non-drug way to reduce dizziness and fainting when standing, improving daily life for people with autonomic failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not provide meaningful benefit over a sham binder, and some people may find it uncomfortable.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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