Rare autonomic nervous system disorder

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Overview

Orphanet code 423662 refers to a rare disorder of the autonomic nervous system — the part of your nervous system that controls automatic body functions you do not have to think about, like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, sweating, and breathing. When this system does not work properly, many different parts of the body can be affected at the same time, which can make the condition hard to recognize and diagnose. People with this type of disorder may experience dizziness when standing up, an unusually fast or slow heart rate, problems with digestion, difficulty regulating body temperature, and episodes of fainting. Because the autonomic nervous system touches so many body systems, symptoms can seem unrelated at first, leading to delays in getting the right diagnosis. The exact name and any common synonyms for this specific Orphanet entry are not fully established in publicly available sources at this time, which reflects how rare and incompletely characterized this condition is. Treatment is generally focused on managing individual symptoms rather than curing the underlying cause. A team of specialists — often including neurologists and cardiologists — typically works together to help patients maintain the best possible quality of life. Research into autonomic nervous system disorders is ongoing, and new therapies are being explored.

Key symptoms:

Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing upFainting or near-fainting episodesUnusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeatProblems with digestion such as nausea, bloating, or constipationDifficulty regulating body temperatureExcessive or reduced sweatingBlurred vision when changing positionsFatigue and low energyBladder problems such as difficulty urinating or frequent urinationDry eyes or dry mouth

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FDA & Trial Timeline

10 events
Nov 2026Continuous and Non-invasive Measurements by Task Force® CORE/CARDIO in Autonomic Function Testing (AFT)

CNSystems Medizintechnik GmbH

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
May 2026Fainting Detection And Early Warning In Syncope Evaluation Study (ARISE)

Boston Scientific Corporation

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Apr 2026Orthostatic And Postprandial Hypotension In Hospitalized Older Adults (HOPE65)

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Mar 2026Research, Development, and Application of Intelligent Diagnostic System for Orthostatic Hypotension

Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Sep 2025A Study in Subjects With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension

CuraSen Therapeutics, Inc. — PHASE2

TrialRECRUITING
May 2025Controlled CO2 Inhalation in NOH

University of Calgary — NA

TrialNOT YET RECRUITING
Apr 2025Cardiovascular Function and Response to Stimulation Within the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury

Kessler Foundation — NA

TrialRECRUITING
Feb 2025Evaluation of the Contribution of Lower Limb and/or Abdominal Compression on Orthostatic Hypotension

Gérond'if — NA

TrialRECRUITING
Jan 2025The STAND-UP Study

St. Francis Hospital, New York — NA

TrialRECRUITING
Oct 2024Noninvasive Spinal Cord Stimulation for Early SCI

University of British Columbia — NA

TrialRECRUITING

Data sourced from FDA regulatory filings and ClinicalTrials.gov. Updated periodically.

Treatments

No FDA-approved treatments are currently listed for Rare autonomic nervous system disorder.

19 clinical trialsare actively recruiting — trials can provide access to cutting-edge therapies.

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Clinical Trials

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Phase 23 trials
Droxidopa / Pyridostigmine in Orthostatic Hypotension
Phase 2
Enrolling by Invitation
PI: Wolfgang Singer, M.D. (Mayo Clinic) · Sites: Rochester, Minnesota · Age: 1899 yrs
SalT Supplementation in Older Adults With Orthostatic Intolerance Disorders
Phase 2
Actively Recruiting
PI: Martin O'Donnell (University of Galway) · Sites: Galway · Age: 6599 yrs
A Study in Subjects With Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension
Phase 2
Actively Recruiting
PI: Chief Medical Officer (CuraSen Therapeutics, Inc.) · Sites: Farmington Hills, Michigan; Eatontown, New Jersey +2 more · Age: 1885 yrs
N/A14 trials
The Effect of Water Carbonation on Orthostatic Tolerance
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Victoria E Claydon, PhD (Professor, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology) · Sites: Burnaby, British Columbia · Age: 1950 yrs
Water and the Gastropressor Response - Tachyphylaxis
N/A
Active
PI: Satish R Raj, MD MSCI (Vanderbilt University Medical Center) · Sites: Nashville, Tennessee · Age: 1880 yrs
Long COVID Immune Profiling
N/A
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Nashville, Tennessee · Age: 1899 yrs
Autonomic Effects of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Spinal Cord Injury
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Jill M Wecht, EdD (James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center) · Sites: The Bronx, New York · Age: 1899 yrs
Hypercapnia in Orthostatic Hypotension
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Satish R Raj, MD (University of Calgary) · Sites: Calgary, Alberta · Age: 18100 yrs
Deciphering Preserved Autonomic Function After Spinal Cord Injury
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Ryan Solinsky, MD (Mayo Clinic) · Sites: Rochester, Minnesota · Age: 1850 yrs
Evaluation of the Contribution of Lower Limb and/or Abdominal Compression on Orthostatic Hypotension
N/A
Actively Recruiting
· Sites: Paris; Paris · Age: 6099 yrs
The STAND-UP Study
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Karthikeyan M Arcot, MD (St. Francis Hospital The Heart Center) · Sites: Roslyn, New York · Age: 1899 yrs
Noninvasive Spinal Cord Stimulation for Early SCI
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Andrei Krassioukov, MD,PhD,FRCPC (The University of British Columbia, International ) · Sites: Vancouver, British Columbia · Age: 1965 yrs
Pathophysiology of Dysautonomia and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in Post-viral Syndromes and COVID-19
N/A
Active
· Sites: Boston, Massachusetts · Age: 1899 yrs
Cardiovascular Function and Response to Stimulation Within the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Einat Engel-Haber, MD (Kessler Foundation) · Sites: West Orange, New Jersey · Age: 1875 yrs
CO2 Rebreathing in nOH: A Proof-of-Concept Pilot Study
N/A
Actively Recruiting
PI: Satish R Raj, MD (University of Calgary) · Sites: Calgary, Alberta · Age: 18100 yrs
Speed of Robotic Leg Movements and Orthostatic Hypotension in Subacute SCI
N/A
Active
PI: Dobrivoje Stokic, MD, DSc (Methodist Rehabilitation Center) · Sites: Jackson, Mississippi · Age: 1670 yrs
Water and the Gastropressor Response - Diurnal Variability
N/A
Active
PI: Satish R Raj, MD MSCI (Vanderbilt University) · Sites: Nashville, Tennessee · Age: 1880 yrs
Other2 trials
Frequency of Orthostatic Hypotension in Patients Who Underwent Colonoscopy
Active
PI: Gülencan YUMUŞAK ERGİN (Ankara University) · Sites: Ankara · Age: 1899 yrs
Autonomic Dysfunction in Patients Following Bariatric Surgery: The ADiPOSE Study
Actively Recruiting
PI: Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy (Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute) · Sites: Overland Park, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas +6 more · Age: 1885 yrs

Specialists

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IM
Italo Biaggioni, MD
NASHVILLE, TN
Specialist
PI on 24 active trials
IM
Italo Biaggioni, M.D.
NASHVILLE, TN
Specialist
PI on 4 active trials

Treatment Centers

8 centers
🏥 NORD

Baylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🏥 NORD

Stanford Medicine Rare Disease Center

Stanford Medicine

📍 Stanford, CA

🔬 UDN

NIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program

National Institutes of Health

📍 Bethesda, MD

🔬 UDN

UCLA UDN Clinical Site

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

🔬 UDN

Baylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site

Baylor College of Medicine

📍 Houston, TX

🔬 UDN

Harvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site

Massachusetts General Hospital

📍 Boston, MA

🏥 NORD

Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

Mayo Clinic

📍 Rochester, MN

👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine

🏥 NORD

UCLA Rare Disease Day Program

UCLA Health

📍 Los Angeles, CA

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Questions for your doctor

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  • Q1.What specific type of autonomic nervous system disorder do I have, and what is known about its cause?,Should I have genetic testing, and could this condition affect other family members?,What tests do you recommend to understand how severely my autonomic system is affected?,What lifestyle changes — such as diet, fluid intake, or exercise — can help manage my symptoms?,Are there any medications that might help, and what are the risks and benefits?,What symptoms should prompt me to go to the emergency room?,Are there any clinical trials or research studies I might be eligible to join?

Common questions about Rare autonomic nervous system disorder

What is Rare autonomic nervous system disorder?

Orphanet code 423662 refers to a rare disorder of the autonomic nervous system — the part of your nervous system that controls automatic body functions you do not have to think about, like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, sweating, and breathing. When this system does not work properly, many different parts of the body can be affected at the same time, which can make the condition hard to recognize and diagnose. People with this type of disorder may experience dizziness when standing up, an unusually fast or slow heart rate, problems with digestion, difficulty regulating body temperature

Are there clinical trials for Rare autonomic nervous system disorder?

Yes — 19 recruiting clinical trials are currently listed for Rare autonomic nervous system disorder on UniteRare. See the clinical trials section on this page for phase, sponsor, and site details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Which specialists treat Rare autonomic nervous system disorder?

2 specialists and care centers treating Rare autonomic nervous system disorder are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.