Clinical trials: Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute Mountain Sickness
Study of Compound Danshen Dripping Pills to Treat Acute Mountain Sickness
This study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of compound danshen dripping pills in preventing and treating acute mountain sickness.
- Trial name
- NCT03270787
- Testing
- Compound danshen dripping pills
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tasly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
High Altitude
High Altitude Muscle Recovery
To understand alterations in glycogen and molecular regulation of skeletal muscle glucose uptake, glycogen synthesis, and muscle protein recovery when consuming CHO (glucose) or CHO+PRO (glucose + whey) post-exercise during…
- Trial name
- HAMR (NCT06392373)
- Testing
- CHO+PRO, CHO
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Pulmonary Edema, Cerebral Edema
Tadalafil and Acetazolamide Versus Acetazolamide in Acute Mountain Sickness Prevention
To evaluate the additive value of tadalafil given together with Diamox (acetazolamide) in preventing acute mountain sickness in travelers to high altitude areas.
- Trial name
- NCT01060969
- Testing
- Tadalafil and acetazolamide, Acetazolamide
- Where
- 3 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
ARDS, High Altitude
Definition of ARDS in Qinghai Province: Verification of Berlin Definition Plateau Criteria
The severity stratification criteria for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in Xi'ning Qinghai province (mean altitude: 2200m) were clarified according to the oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2).
- Trial name
- NCT04199650
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 253 people
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China
Erythrocytosis, Mountain Sickness
Study of Cobalt's Role in Excessive Erythrocytosis Among High Altitude Dwellers in Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Chronic mountain sickness is characterized by excessive red blood cell production which causes sludging of the vascular system. This high viscosity blood causes heart failure, cognitive dysfunction, and strokes.
- Trial name
- CoCMS (NCT01187108)
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine, Acetazolamide
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Spectrum of Altitude-associated Neurologic Forms of Altitude
NSAID RCT for Prevention of Altitude Sickness
The proposed study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating ibuprofen and placebo for the prevention of neurological forms of altitude illness [including high altitude headache…
- Trial name
- NCT01606527
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 600mg orally three times daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Naval Health Research Center
Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute Exposure to High Altitude on Pulmonary Artery Pressure and Right Heart Function (Echo)
Randomized crossover Trial in patients with Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH, CTEPH) to assess the acute response to High Altitude ("Säntis"; 2500m above sea level) on pulmonary artery pressure and right heart function (echo)
- Trial name
- NCT03637166
- Testing
- Assessment at Low Altitude (470m above sea level), Exposure to High Altitude (2500m above sea level)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Altitude Related Illness In Patients With Respiratory Disease
Randomized, placebo controlled trial evaluating efficacy of dexamethasone in preventing acute mountain sickness in lowlanders with chronic obstructive lung disease travelling from 700 m to 3200 m.
- Trial name
- NCT02450968
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Kyrgyzstan
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Acute Mountain Sickness
Anti-Oxidant Supplementation for the Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are complications of rapid ascent to high altitude.
- Trial name
- NCT00664001
- Testing
- Anti-oxidant supplementation
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Altitude Physiology Expeditions
Acute Mountain Sickness
Acclimatization Mechanisms During Ascent to 7500m
The trial evaluates the role of ascent protocol on acute mountain sickness and cardio-respiratory physiology during an ascent to Muztagh Ata (7546m).
- Trial name
- NCT00603122
- Testing
- ascent protocol
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Acute Mountain Sickness
Colorado-Oregon Altitude Study
Investigating the utility of prophylactic treatment with iron sucrose and/or erythropoietin on the prevention of acute mountain sickness in fit, young, healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- COAST (NCT05734716)
- Testing
- Erythropoietin, Iron sucrose (Venofer), Sterile Sodium Chloride
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Altitude Hypoxia, Hypoxia
Effect of Acute Hypoxia on RIght VEntRicular Function in HAPE.
More and more people are engaging in sports in the mountains, including individuals with heart or lung diseases. At the same time, such diseases are becoming more common in Switzerland.
- Conditions
- Altitude Hypoxia, Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia, Right Ventricular Function
- Trial name
- RIVER-HAPE (NCT07431554)
- Testing
- Normobaric Hypoxia
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Mona Lichtblau
Gastrointestinal Injury, Acute Mountain Sickness
Gut-microbiota Targeted Nutritional Intervention for Gut Barrier Integrity at High Altitude
The aim of this randomized, crossover clinical trial is to determine the efficacy of a gut microbiota-targeted nutritional intervention containing a blend of fermentable fibers and polyphenols (FP) for mitigating increases in GI…
- Trial name
- NCT04111263
- Testing
- FP, High altitude, Sea level
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Hypoxia, Altitude Hypoxia
The Psychophysiological Effect of Simulated and Terrestrial Altitude
The aim of this study is to compare the psychophysiological effects of terrestrial altitude with a normobaric, hypoxic situation.
- Conditions
- Hypoxia, Altitude Hypoxia, Altitude Sickness, Altitude
- Trial name
- Hypoxia (NCT04075565)
- Testing
- Terrestrial altitude, Cloud 9
- Where
- 3 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute Excposure of High Altitude on ECG and Non-invasive Blood Pressure.
Randomized crossover trial in patients with Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH, CTEPH) to assess the acute response of High Altitude (Säntis, 2500m above sea level) on ECG repolarizations and non-invasive blood pressure measurements by…
- Trial name
- NCT03593083
- Testing
- Low altitude: 470m above sea level, Säntis; 2500m above sea Level
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude
CO2 Supplement for Treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness
It was reported that up to 76% people who rapidly ascend to the altitude higher than 4500 m without sufficient acclimatization will have AMS which often develops 6-8 hours after reaching at high altitude.
- Conditions
- Acute Mountain Sickness, High Altitude, Inhalation; Gas
- Trial name
- NCT06393998
- Testing
- Breathing with CO2 during daytime and night at high altitude, Sleep and doing exercise test under inhalation of air
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease
High Altitude, Inhalation; Gas
Effect of Inhalation of Low Dose CO2 on Exercise Performance at High Altitude
High altitude (>2400 m) is associated with decreased atmosphere pressure leading to hypoxia which in turn impairs exercise capacity and causes acute mountain sickness (AMS).
- Conditions
- High Altitude, Inhalation; Gas, Acute Mountain Sickness
- Trial name
- NCT05798416
- Testing
- Exercise under inhalation CO2, Exercise under inhalation ambient air
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease
Acute Mountain Sickness
The Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia on Acute Hypoxic Injury
This study intends to further reveal the effectiveness of intermittent hypoxia in preventing acute hypoxic injury.
- Trial name
- NCT05733338
- Testing
- Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Mountain Sickness, Chronic
Chronic Mountain Sickness, Systemic Vascular Function
Diseases associated with chronic hypoxemia like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema, represent major medical and socio-economical problems and one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the…
- Trial name
- CMS (NCT01182792)
- Testing
- Vitamin C and E
- Where
- 2 sites in Bolivia, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne Hospitals
Acute Mountain Sickness
Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide Antibody in Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a common condition that can occur when healthy people travel quickly to high altitude. Typical symptoms include headache, nausea, tiredness, dizziness, and poor sleep.
- Trial name
- NCT07653516
- Testing
- Fremanezumab 225 Mg/1.5 mL Subcutaneous Solution
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern