Clinical trials: Avalanche Burial
Avalanche Burial
Changes in the Carbon Dioxide Content in the Body During a Simulated Avalanche Burial With and Without the Use of a Breathing Tube System.
Every year, around 100 people die in avalanches in the Alps. Many of these accidents occur during winter sports. In most cases, the victims suffocate under the snow after the avalanche has come to a standstill.
- Trial name
- Avalanox (NCT06802744)
- Testing
- Addition of an artificial air-pocket device during simulated avalanche burial, Addition of a non-functioning artificial air-pocket device during simulated avalanche burial
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klinik fur Pneumologie und Schlafmedizin Kantonsspital Aarau