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This project aims to evaluate the physiological effects of Midodrine administration during orthostatic challenge in those with high level spinal cord injury. Midodrine has been shown to improve orthostatic symptoms in those with spinal cord injury but the physiological mechanisms influenced have not been identified. The investigators will examine key physiological components influencing orthostatic tolerance. The investigators will do this, by measuring the baroreflex, and brain blood flow autoregulation (the ability to maintain brain blood flow) before during and after the sit-up test. Two sit-up tests will occur; one before Midodrine administration, and one after administration of a 10mg dose of Midodrine.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midodrine | Drug | Single 10 mg dose |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Baroreflex sensitivity | Immediately after drug administration (30 mins) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Cerebral autoregulation | Thirty minutes after administration |
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Individuals with spinal cord injury currently in primary care (less than one year post injury)
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Darren Warburton, PhD | University of British Columbia | Principal Investigator |
| Andrei Krassioukov, MD PhD | GF Strong Hospital University of British Columbia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Strong Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre | Vancouver | British Columbia | V5Z 2G9 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D054971 | Orthostatic Intolerance |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D054969 | Primary Dysautonomias |
| D001342 | Autonomic Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008879 | Midodrine |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004983 | Ethanolamines |
| D000605 | Amino Alcohols |
| D000438 | Alcohols |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
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| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D000588 |
| Amines |