Restoring Iron Deficiency in POTS
Start Date
11/24/2025
Completion Date
12/1/2026
Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 45 years
Interventions
Intravenous iron
Conditions
Locations
Autonomic Dysfunction Center/ Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
United States