Overview

Prevention of Low Blood Pressure in Persons With Tetraplegia

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of this investigation is to determine the blood pressure response to NOS inhibition, with L-NAME, in persons with tetraplegia compared to non-SCI control subjects and to establish if blood pressure can be increased while upright in those with tetraplegia. If blood pressure is increased with NOS inhibition in persons with tetraplegia, this would improve our treatment of the condition of low blood pressure during seated postures in individuals with tetraplegia.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Office of Research and Development
Treatments:
Nitric Oxide