Clinical Trial: A Phase IV Study in Subjects With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: A Phase IV, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Clinical Benefit of Three Doses of Midodrine Hydrochloride (ProAmatine®) in Subjects Wit

Brief Summary:

We are seeking male and female patients to voluntarily take part in a clinical research study. Patients must be aged 18 or older and diagnosed with symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure while in the upright position) due to Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, pure autonomic failure or autonomic neuropathies (i.e. neurogenic orthostatic hypotension). Symptoms of low blood pressure include dizziness, lightheadedness, changes in vision and generalized weakness upon standing. The main effect of the drug being studied is to increase blood pressure in the upright position so symptoms will decrease.

The purpose of this clinical study is to further assess the clinical effect of high dose midodrine hydrochloride (ProAmatine®), an approved treatment for orthostatic hypotension. During the course of the study, participants will receive either ProAmatine® or a placebo. Assessments will be made using questionnaires that measure symptom and activity levels. Blood pressure in the lying down, sitting and standing positions will be measured. Patients will also complete standing time assessments. They will be asked to remain standing without moving until they feel sufficiently lightheaded, or dizzy, or feel faint so that they would feel more comfortable sitting down.

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Sponsor: Shire

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Information By: Shire

Dates:
Date Received: September 20, 2002
Date Started: September 2002
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Last Updated: November 2, 2007
Last Verified: November 2007