Timing of water intake may affect blood pressure in orthostatic hypotension

NCT ID NCT00581373

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether drinking 16 ounces of water raises blood pressure more in the morning or the afternoon in people with orthostatic hypotension (a condition where blood pressure drops when standing). Twenty participants will drink water at two different times of day, and researchers will measure their blood pressure and heart rate for an hour after each drink. The goal is to understand if there is a daily rhythm in how the body responds to water.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

water

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors time water intake to better manage blood pressure drops in people with orthostatic hypotension.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study (20 people) that only measures short-term blood pressure changes. It won't test long-term benefits or risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypotension, Orthostatic orthostatic hypotension postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States