Clinical trials: Altitude, open to volunteers
High-altitude Pulmonary Edema
High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy Versus Conventional Oxygen Therapy in Children High-altitude Pulmonary Edema
This study aims to evaluate whether High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy (HFNC) provides superior respiratory support compared to Conventional Oxygen Therapy (COT) in children with High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).
- Trial name
- NCT07910357
- Testing
- High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy (HFNC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Ye Fan
Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia
Effect of Acute Hypoxia on RIght VEntRicular Function in Healthy Adults.
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
- Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia, Altitude Hypoxia, Right Heart Function
- Trial name
- RIVER-H (NCT07431567)
- Testing
- Normobaric Hypoxia
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mona Lichtblau
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Etomidate Combined With Propofol Versus Propofol for Sedation in High-Altitude Patients During Gastroscopy: a Randomized Multicenter Clinical Trial
One of the most common adverse events during sedated gastrointestinal endoscopy is hypoxemia, which can lead to serious consequences.
- Trial name
- NCT07079176
- Testing
- etomidate combined with propofol, propofol
- Volunteers
- 732 people
- Sponsor
- RenJi Hospital
High Altitude
The Study of Personalized Health Check-up Programs and Standards for High-altitude Migrant Populations
By using wearable devices to monitor and record the physiological data changes and health outcomes (incidence and severity of high-altitude illnesses) of high-altitude migrants at different stages (pre-entry, acute/chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT07018193
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
High Altitude, Six-minute Walk Test
Assessment of Six-minute Walking Distance 6MWD Between High Altitude HA vs. Sea Level LA in Healthy Individuals H
To study the effect of descent from high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) to sea level on six-minute walking distance and scores in healthy individuals, who live permanently >2600m.
- Conditions
- High Altitude, Six-minute Walk Test, High Altitude Effects, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT07801872
- Testing
- Descent from 2850m to sea level
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Heart Rate Monitoring
Research Proposal on the Effects of Different Altitude Conditions on Human Time Perception.
The aim of this observational study is to investigate human time perception ability for different time intervals (540 ms, 1080 ms, 1620 ms, 2160 ms, 5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 50 s) under conditions of varying altitudes (500 m, 1000 m…
- Trial name
- NCT07402148
- Testing
- high-altitude environment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Effect of Altitude on Postdural Puncture Headache After Caesarean Delivery
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of altitude (high altitude versus low altitude) on incidence and severity of postural puncture headache (PDPH) following spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT05804448
- Where
- 2 sites in Nepal
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
High-altitude Pulmonary Edema
High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy Versus Conventional Oxygen Therapy in High-altitude Pulmonary Edema
This study aims to evaluate whether High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy (HFNC) provides superior respiratory support compared to Conventional Oxygen Therapy (COT) in patients with High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).
- Trial name
- NCT07536477
- Testing
- High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy (HFNC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Third Military Medical University
Orthopedic Surgery, Postoperative Complications
Postoperative Complications of Orthopedic Surgery in Patients From High-altitude Regions
This study will focus on orthopedic surgery patients from high-altitude regions, utilizing smart wearables and monitoring tools to gather perioperative data, including heart rate, oxygen saturation, sleep quality, stress levels…
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Surgery, Postoperative Complications, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT06638658
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Hypertension
Efficacy of Remote Ischemic Conditioning for Hypertension in High-Altitude Immigrant Populations
This study is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, open-label, parallel-controlled clinical trial. The study participants are adult patients with hypertension who have been long-term residents (for >6 months) in high-altitude…
- Trial name
- NCT07562477
- Testing
- RIC
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Body Temperature Changes, Heat Stress
Working in the Heat at Simulated Altitude: Effects of Normobaric Hypoxia on Physiological Strain
Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged, increasing the risk of heat-related illness among workers performing physically demanding work in hot environments.
- Conditions
- Body Temperature Changes, Heat Stress, Heat Exposure, Heat Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT07664462
- Testing
- Simulated Occupational heat exposure under normoxic conditions, Simulated Occupational heat exposure under hypoxic conditions
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Altitude Effectiveness
Altitude Training Effectiveness; Is There a Role for Sleep and Menstrual Health?
Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the role of the impact of altitude on sleep and the menstrual cycle in the inter- and intraindividual variability of altitude training effectiveness.
- Trial name
- FEMHEALTH (NCT07337928)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Healthy, Healthy Adult
Sleep-Assessment in Patients Between High Altitude HA vs. Sea Level LA in Healthy Individuals H
To study the effect of relocation from high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) to sea level on sleeping parameters by polygraphy in healthy individuals, who live permanently >2600m.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Adult, High Altitude Effects, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT07801950
- Testing
- Descent from 2850m to sea level and re-ascent back to 2850m
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric, Altitude Hypoxia
Altitude and Outcomes in Pediatric ARDS: A Multicenter Study
This multicenter observational study will evaluate the association between geographic altitude, availability of critical care resources, and clinical outcomes in children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pediatric, Altitude Hypoxia, High Altitude Effects
- Trial name
- LARed-ALT (NCT07193771)
- Testing
- Geographic Altitude
- Where
- 20 sites in Bolivia, Chile and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people
- Sponsor
- Latin American Pediatric Collaborative Network
Healthy, Healthy Adult
Assessment of Lung Function (Lufu) at Sea Level LA vs. High Altitude HA in Healthy Individuals
To study the effect of a re-ascent to high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) after a one-week stay at sea level (after prior descent from 2850m) on lung function and pulmonary resistance/reactance in healthy individuals, who live…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Adult, High Altitude Effects, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT07804537
- Testing
- Re-ascent from sea level to 2850m
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
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
Hypoxia
Intravenous Iron Effects on Performance at High Altitude
To compare the effects of IV iron versus placebo (saline) injection on arterial oxygen saturation, submaximal exercise responses, and 2-mile treadmill time-trial performance during acute exposure to hypobaric hypoxia (430 mmHg…
- Trial name
- NCT06686693
- Testing
- Injectafer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Hypoxia, Altitude
The Impact of Physical Training Under Normobaric Hypoxia on Oxidative Stress Level, Inflammatory State, Intestinal Damage, and Mitochondrial Metabolism in Young Males
Cognitive assessment of the influence of a 4-week proprietary training program under normobaric hypoxia conditions on the levels of inflammatory markers, disturbances in prooxidant-antioxidant balance, degree of intestinal…
- Trial name
- NCT06204731
- Testing
- Exercise and environmental conditions
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University School of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
Pre-Eclampsia
Are There Sleep-related Factors That Contribute to an Increased Incidence of Pre-eclampsia at Altitude?
Women at altitude have an increased incidence of pre-eclampsia. Populations at altitude have a greater incidence of sleep apnea. And women with sleep apnea are at increased risk of developing preeclampsia.
- Trial name
- NCT06702475
- Testing
- Home Sleep Test with Watch PAT-one
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hypoxia, Altitude, Hypoxia
Effect of Acute Hypoxia on RIght VEntRicular Function in Asthma.
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
- Hypoxia, Altitude, Hypoxia, Normobaric Hypoxia, Right Ventricular Function
- Trial name
- RIVER-Asthma (NCT07431580)
- Testing
- Normobaric Hypoxia
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Mona Lichtblau