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Neurocognitive Study in Long COVID and POTS

The purpose of this study is to determine if POTS and Long COVID patients perform as well as healthy people on tests of cognition (thinking). The results of this study may help us to better understand if POTS and Long COVID patients' complaints of "brain fog" needs to be studied more carefully.

Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder that features an inappropriate increase in heart rate upon standing in addition to chronic symptoms including lightheadedness, dizziness, mental clouding, and palpitations.

A common complaint among people with LC & POTS is “brain fog” – a difficulty in concentrating. We are trying to learn more about this “brain fog”. To do this we are are conducting some tests of brain function (on paper and on computer). We are also measuring heart rates and blood pressures while lying down and standing up.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 to 60

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients with diagnosis of Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) from the Calgary Autonomic Investigation and Management Clinic.
2. Subjective complaint of "brain fog"
3. Age 18 to 60 years
4. Female and Male
5. Healthy participants without POTS
6. Able to give an informed consent

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: REB23-0202