Warm belly pads may ease nighttime blood pressure spike in rare nerve disorder
NCT ID NCT03042988
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether applying gentle heat to the abdomen overnight can safely lower high blood pressure that occurs when lying down in people with autonomic failure. About 20 adults with conditions like Parkinson's or Multiple System Atrophy who have this nighttime hypertension will participate. Researchers will monitor blood pressure changes and how well participants can stand the next morning.
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Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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