Overview

Acarbose and Older Adults With Postprandial Hypotension

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2021-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The current proposal will determine if blocking carbohydrate intake in the small intestine with Acarbose can be a possible therapy for older adults with (PPH) Post Prandial Hypotension (a drop of blood pressure after eating), which can result in falls.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Kenneth Madden
University of British Columbia
Treatments:
Acarbose
Glycoside Hydrolase Inhibitors