People with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) often have low red blood cell volumes and low ferritin in their blood (a marker of iron storage in the body). The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate whether giving iron to people with POTS who have low ferritin levels will increase the red blood cell volume and improve POTS symptoms.
This pilot study involves undergoing a physical exam and medical history, answering some questionnaires, and visiting the Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center before and 2 months after the iron treatment for bloodwork, blood volume measurements, autonomic function tests, and wearing an activity monitor.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
The Intravenous iron infusion will be administered according to standard clinical care. The provider will choose the dosage and formulation of IV iron.
Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
RECRUITINGOrthostatic tachycardia
Orthostatic tachycardia, defined as the difference between upright and supine heart rates, will be assessed during a 10-minute head-up tilt test.
Time frame: Orthostatic tachycardia will be assessed before iron infusion (Visit 1) and after 2 months of treatment (Visit 2)
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