A Study of Pyridostigmine in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Collaborator:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Phillip Low, Mayo Clinic
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00409435
First received: December 6, 2006
Last updated: April 1, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
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Purpose
This is a 3-day study comparing pyridostigmine versus placebo in the treatment of postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). The researchers expect pyridostigmine to improve tachycardia and stabilize blood pressure.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome |
Drug: pyridostigmine Drug: Placebo |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pyridostigmine in Postural Tachycardia Syndrome |
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Further study details as provided by Mayo Clinic:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in orthostatic symptoms using Composite Autonomic Symptom Scale (COMPASS) change [ Time Frame: 3 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Heart rate response to head-up tilt [ Time Frame: 3 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Plasma norepinephrine change [ Time Frame: 3 days ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
| Study Start Date: | October 2006 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | October 2013 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | October 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Active Comparator: pyridostigmine
Active study drug
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Drug: pyridostigmine
one 180 mg capsule per day for 3 days
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Control
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Drug: Placebo
one capsule per day for 3 days
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Detailed Description:
The study will be done at the outpatient General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at Charlton 7 and will involve two visits. Visit 1 will take about 3 hours, and Visit 2 will occur 2 days after Visit 1 and will take about 2 hours.
You will be put in one of two groups by chance (as in the flip of a coin). One group will be taking placebo (an inactive substance), the other group 180 mg pyridostigmine in time release formulation. Both placebo and pyridostigmine will look identical and will be taken as one capsule per day for 3 days. Neither you nor the study doctor will know at the time of treatment whether the treatment being given is active or inactive. However, in case of an emergency, this information will be available.
For each of the two visits, the following tests and procedures will be performed:
- When you arrive at the GCRC, you will have a general medical and neurological examination and height and weight measurement.
- Questionnaires. You will be asked to answer a series of questions on your autonomic symptoms (such as rapid heart rate, feeling of tiredness, cold and sweaty hands) at each of your two visits. The questionnaire you will be given during your first visit should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The questionnaire you will be given during your second visit should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Autonomic Reflex Screen. An autonomic reflex screen will be done during each visit. This consists of the following:
- Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART): QSART is a routine clinical test that evaluates the response of the sweat gland to a drug, acetylcholine. One capsule is placed on your forearm and three on your leg and foot. The testing is done by passing a small electrical current, for 5 minutes, to activate the nerves that supply the sweat glands. You will feel a slight burning sensation.
- Cardiovascular recordings: Blood pressure, heart rate, and other cardiovascular measurements will be studied by placing electrodes on the chest and a finger or wrist cuff for continuous blood pressure recordings.
- Valsalva maneuver: This involves blowing very hard into a bugle (like blowing up a balloon) for 15 seconds.
- Head-up tilt: Following a period of rest (at least 5 minutes), you will be tilted up to an angle of not more than 80 degrees and recordings will be made for up to 30 minutes. On Visit 1, one hour after you have taken the study medication, this test will be repeated. This test will be done only once on Visit 2.
- Hormone level measurements: This will be done during each visit. An IV will be inserted into a vein in your arm from which approximately one teaspoon of blood will be drawn while you are lying down and one teaspoon after standing up. This will be repeated only on Visit 1, one hour after the study drug is given. A total of four teaspoons of blood will be drawn on Visit 1 and 2 teaspoons will be drawn on Visit 2.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 15 Years to 55 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosis of postural tachycardia syndrome using the following criteria:
- Orthostatic heart rate increment greater than or equal to 30 beats per minute (bpm) within 5 minutes of head-up tilt.
- Symptoms of orthostatic intolerance. These include weakness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, nausea, palpitations, and difficulty with concentration and thinking.
Both criteria must be fulfilled.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Presence of failure of other organ systems or systemic illness that could affect autonomic function or the patient's ability to cooperate with the study
- Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
- Clinically significant coronary artery disease
- Medications that could interfere with autonomic testing
- Previous treatment with pyridostigmine for POTS. Patients must not have taken pyridostigmine in the past month
Contacts and Locations More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Phillip Low, MD, Mayo Clinic |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00409435 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 06-002442 |
| Study First Received: | December 6, 2006 |
| Last Updated: | April 1, 2013 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by Mayo Clinic:
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Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Tachycardia Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Arrhythmias, Cardiac Heart Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Pathologic Processes Orthostatic Intolerance Primary Dysautonomias Autonomic Nervous System Diseases |
Nervous System Diseases Pyridostigmine Bromide Cholinesterase Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions Cholinergic Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Physiological Effects of Drugs |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 19, 2013