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N/A N=341 Treatment

Orthostatic Hypotension in Rehabilitation Patients

Hypotension, Orthostatic

Enrolled (actual)
341
Serious AEs
1.8%
Results posted
Jul 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Orthostatic Hypotension at Discharge — 96 participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Treatment Phase 1 (Other); Treatment Phase 2 (Drug); Treatment Phase 3 (Other)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Primary completion
Sep 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Orthostatic Hypotension at Discharge
96

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and clinical course of orthostatic hypotension (OH) on a rehabilitation and nursing home unit during their inpatient stay and to initiate a standardized, interdisciplinary treatment plan for patients with OH and determine the effect of treatment on the clinical course of OH during their inpatient stay.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Admitted to Vancouver VA Nursing Home or Rehabilitation ward

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to stand upon admission
  • Hospice admission
  • Respite admission
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00117585). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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