Belly bands vs. pills: which works better for dizziness when standing?
NCT ID NCT04620382
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looked at two common treatments for a condition where blood pressure drops sharply when standing up (orthostatic hypotension) in people with autonomic failure. The treatments were a medication called midodrine and a tight abdominal binder. Researchers measured heart health markers to see how each treatment affects cardiovascular risk. 31 adults aged 40-80 with conditions like Parkinson's disease or multiple system atrophy participated.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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