Researchers probe blood pressure Drugs' effect on abdominal veins in rare nerve disorder

NCT ID NCT02897063

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study looks at how midodrine and droxidopa, two drugs used for low blood pressure upon standing, affect the veins in the abdomen of people with autonomic failure. About 34 adults aged 40-80 with conditions like multiple system atrophy or Parkinson's disease will participate. The goal is to understand how these medications work, not to test a new treatment.

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  • Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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