This study aims to investigate whether the treatment of non-anemic iron deficiency with intravenous iron sucrose will result in decreased symptom reporting and improved cardiovascular indices in patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
5 mg/kg of intravenous iron sucrose (maximum dose of 200 mg). Iron sucrose will be diluted
Normal saline (NaCl 0.9%) 5 mL/kg (maximum volume 210 mL)
A table that adjusts the body position from horizontal to vertical to simulate standing up. Heart rate and blood pressure are monitored throughout the test.
Change in autonomic dysfunction symptoms
Measured using the self-reported Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS) questionnaire that asks 31 questions regarding symptoms of autonomic dysfunction
Time frame: Baseline, 7 days, 6 months
Change in postural heart rate increase
Heart rate change during tilt table test measured in beats per minute
Time frame: Baseline, 7 days
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