Clinical Trial: Orthostatic Hypotension Among Veterans

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: The Incidence of Orthostatic Hypotension Among Veterans

Brief Summary: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is defined as a fall in blood pressure when standing. Several different underlying diseases, conditions, or combinations of medicines may contribute to OH; therefore the cause of the condition varies among individuals. Some studies have shown that OH is associated with an increase in the rate of death, but it is not clear what role OH plays in increased morbidity. By studying what the prevalence of OH is in a generalized veteran population we expect increase clinical awareness of the degree of the problem so that patient care might be improved.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: Change in blood pressure from supine to standing. [ Time Frame: Eval#1: 10min supine; Eval#2: 10min standing; ]

Change in blood pressure between Evaluation #1 and Evaluation #2.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: April 23, 2014
Date Started: November 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 31, 2015
Last Verified: August 2015