RECRUITING

Programming Aquatic Therapy for POTS

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this pilot study is to create, implement, and evaluate an aquatic therapy for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) program feasibility and ability to improve quality of life as determined by reduced orthostatic tachycardia, reduced POTS symptoms, and improved quality of life measures. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does aquatic occupational therapy reduce orthostatic tachycardia and POTS symptoms? Does aquatic occupational therapy lead to higher quality of live measures for people with POTS? Is this aquatic occupational therapy program feasible for clinicians and people with POTS? There is no comparison group for this pilot study. Participants will complete: An occupational Therapy evaluation before and after program completion (3 hours total) 30 minutes at home/remote 30 minutes on-site/in-person 30 minutes of individualized occupational therapy on land Participate in 3 aquatic therapy sessions per week, 60 minutes each for 12 weeks

Official Title

Programming Aquatic Therapy for POTS

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-09-12
Study Completion:2026-01-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07182578

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Diagnosed with POTS, Age 18-64, Participants must be English speaking, participants must obtain a physician permission letter\* \* The physician letter will only state that the participant is cleared to participate in aquatic therapy, it will not confirm or state what disease the individual has in the medical records or other HIPAA information.
  1. * Not diagnosed with POTS, Not between the ages of 18-64\*, Epilepsym Bowel incontinence
  2. * under 18 have different diagnostic criteria and mechanisms for POTS than the age range specified and may respond differently to treatment
  3. * over age 65 have different mechanisms behind POTS than younger individuals, and frequently have health conditions or factors that can be difficult to differentiate from POTS symptoms/diagnosis and would require lab work and continuous physician involvement. POTS is less common in older adults.
  4. * The typical age of onset for POTS is generally considered to be between the ages of 15-50 years of age
  5. * For participant's safety, the researcher needs to be able to communicate with them in the aquatic setting. English is the researcher's only language and electronic translators are not accessible/usable in the pool setting.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

EvaRose Celeste, OT Doctoral student
CONTACT
206-880-1368
eceleste1@toromail.csudh.edu
Tracy Becerra-Culqui, PhD, MPH, BS OT
CONTACT
310-243-2726
tbecerraculqui@csudh.edu

Principal Investigator

EvaRose Celeste, OT Doctoral student
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Tracy Becerra-Culqui, PhD, MPH, BS OT
STUDY_CHAIR
California State University, Dominguez Hills

Study Locations (Sites)

California Aquatic Therapy & Wellness Center
Long Beach, California, 90805
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: California State University, Dominguez Hills

  • EvaRose Celeste, OT Doctoral student, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • Tracy Becerra-Culqui, PhD, MPH, BS OT, STUDY_CHAIR, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-09-12
Study Completion Date2026-01-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-09-12
Study Completion Date2026-01-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Aquatic Therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • POTS
  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
  • Dysautonomia
  • Rehabilitation
  • Hydrotherapy

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)