Belly bands vs pills: which lowers heart risk in rare nerve disorder?
NCT ID NCT04620382
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looked at how two common treatments for low blood pressure upon standing—a medication called midodrine and an abdominal compression binder—affect heart health markers. Researchers measured things like pulse wave velocity and central blood pressure in 31 adults with autonomic failure (including Parkinson's disease). The goal was to understand which approach might be safer for the heart, not to cure the condition.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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