Have you ever wanted to participate in a POTS research project, but didn't know how to get involved? See if you qualify for any currently open projects right here!
IRB Approved Research Studies
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a body that reviews all protocols involving humans. Their job is to ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks for participants. These are online surveys, so you can participate from home!
Wittenberg University and Standing Up to POTS: Understanding Triggers and Symptom Load in POTS
- Requirements: 18 or older with physician diagnosed POTS
- Time to Take: 10-15 minutes
- Learn more: https://www.standinguptopots.org/POTSresearchstudy
- Researchers: Cathy Pederson, PhD (Founder of SUTP) and Rachel Wilson, PhD
Vanderbilt University: Patient Perspectives on Exercise in POTS Study
- Requirements: 18 or older with POTS
- Time to Take: 10 minutes
- Learn more: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=TWP7DP7NNK
- Researcher: Elizabeth Walsh, PhD
California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Requirements: 18 or older with physician diagnosed POTS
- Time to take: 15 minutes
- Learn more: http://bit.ly/GotPOTS
- Researchers: Eva Celeste (OT student) and Yan-Hua Huang, PHD, OTR/L
University of Kentucky: Developing and Testing A Mobile Health System for Patients with POTS
- Requirements: 18 or older with at least 2 POTS symptoms in the past 3 months, including dizziness or fast heart rate upon standing
- Learn more: email UKPOTSLab@uky.edu
- Researcher: Dr. Jami Warren
High School Project: Analyzing POTS Symptom Severity in Educational Settings and Accommodation Impact
- Requirements: POTS patient currently in a school or college setting
- Time to Take: 5-10 minutes
- Learn more: POTS Symptom Severity in Educational Settings
- Researcher: Kelley May (high school student)