Treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension in SCI
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to identify the effects of non-pharmacological and pharmacological anti-hypotensive treatment interventions on orthostatic hemodynamic responses, symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia and orthostatic hypotension, and levels of fatigue and comfort in hypotensive individuals with SCI.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * traumatic spinal cord injury * at least 12 months post injury * injury level of C1-T6 * AIS A, B or C * non-ambulatory * non-ventilator Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychiatric disorder * Stroke or cerebrovascular disease * Alzheimer's Disease or dementia * Unmanaged cardiac arrhythmias * Concurrent systemic, hepatic, or renal disease * Suspected or diagnosed malignancy * Neurological disease other than SCI * Self-reported history of three or more symptomatic episodes of AD per day