Exercise rehabilitation for people with postural tachycardia syndrome at two secondary care centres in the UK: the PULSE feasibility randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a definitive multicentre randomised controlled trial (RCT) testing an online exercise rehabilitation and behavioural/motivational support intervention for people with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS).

Design

Feasibility RCT.

Setting

Two secondary care centres.

Participants

Adults aged 18 to 60 years with PoTS. Exclusions were serious mental health/cognitive problem preventing safe participation; currently undertaking physical activity equivalent to the Chief Medical Officer guidelines; pregnancy.

Interventions

Participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to best-practice usual care (a single 1:1 session of advice) or the 'postural tachycardia syndrome exercise' (PULSE) intervent

SUBMITTER: McGregor G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature