The Effect of Water Carbonation on Orthostatic Tolerance

Launched by SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY · Nov 10, 2022

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This clinical trial is looking into whether drinking carbonated water can help improve the ability to stand up without feeling dizzy or fainting. When some people stand up, their blood pressure drops, which can lead to feeling lightheaded or even fainting. Drinking regular water is known to help raise blood pressure and reduce these fainting episodes, but researchers want to find out if carbonated water can provide even more benefit. They believe that the bubbles in carbonated water might help increase blood pressure by affecting the nervous system.

To participate in this study, volunteers need to be healthy adults who speak English. However, people who are pregnant, have a history of heart or brain conditions, or have fainted more than twice in the last six months are not eligible to join. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to drink carbonated water and then have your blood pressure monitored to see if it makes a difference. This research could be important for individuals who experience fainting spells, as it may lead to better ways to manage their condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • healthy, English-speaking
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • pregnancy or suspected pregnancy, history of cardiovascular disease, history of neurological disease, history of recurrent fainting (≥ 2 episodes of fainting with loss of consciousness in the prior 6 months)