Clinical Trial: The Renin-Aldosterone Axis in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: The Renin-Aldosterone Axis in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone in the pathophysiology of postural tachycardia syndrome, and to provide an insight about the disease process in this disorder.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University

Current Primary Outcome: Difference in blood pressure rise between patients and healthy volunteers [ Time Frame: 1 hour ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Differences in blood volume hormones responses between patients and healthy volunteers [ Time Frame: 1 hour ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Vanderbilt University

Dates:
Date Received: August 18, 2009
Date Started: April 2009
Date Completion: April 2011
Last Updated: August 19, 2009
Last Verified: August 2009