Phase II Study of Midodrine for Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

OBJECTIVES: I. Study further the safety and efficacy of the alpha-receptor agonist midodrine in patients with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.

II. Assess the quality of life in these patients with this treatment regimen.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This is a partially randomized, multicenter study. Patients receive oral midodrine three times a day during weeks 1 and 3-5, then either oral midodrine or placebo for weeks 6-8.

Quality of life is assessed at weeks 3, 6, and 8.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

300

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10029
        • Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

--Disease Characteristics-- Orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic nervous system failure, i.e.: Fall in systolic blood pressure (supine to standing) of at least 15 mm Hg AND Symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, unsteadiness with a severity of 4.5 or less on a 10 point scale in 2 of 3 evaluations over a 3 day period --Prior/Concurrent Therapy-- No concurrent sympathomimetics or alpha-receptor agonists or antagonists No concurrent drug with significant smooth muscle relaxant or constrictive properties e.g., calcium channel blockers At least 30 days since other prior investigational agents --Patient Characteristics-- Hepatic: No coagulopathy Renal: No acute nephritis or chronic renal failure Cardiovascular: No sustained supine hypertension greater than 180/110 mm Hg No congestive heart failure No myocardial infarction within the last 6 months No uncontrolled arrhythmia (ventricular tachycardia or second or third degree heart block not treated with pacemaker) No unstable angina pectoris No history of cerebral vascular accident Other: No pheochromocytoma No thyrotoxicosis No seizure disorder Not pregnant or nursing Negative pregnancy test Fertile patients must use effective contraception

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Roberts Pharmaceutical

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Horacio Kaufmann, Roberts Pharmaceutical

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2001

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 1999

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 1999

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

April 1, 2002

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/11645
  • RLI-5894009

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