Clinical trials: High Altitude Effects, open to volunteers
Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease
Optimization of Two-Indicator Screening Protocol for Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease at High Altitude
This is a prospective observational screening study. First, researchers will optimize a two-indicator screening protocol for neonatal congenital heart disease (NCHD) adapted to high-altitude regions and evaluate its screening…
- Trial name
- NCT07901998
- Volunteers
- 6,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Pregnancy, IUGR
Effects of High Altitude on AMPK Activation
Pregnancy elicits adaptive changes in uteroplacental blood flow, which are altered at high altitude and may contribute to the observed 3-fold increase in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and preeclampsia (PreE).
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, IUGR, Preeclampsia
- Trial name
- NCT02391519
- Testing
- Collection of myometrial, cord blood, and placental tissue samples
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
Healthy, Healthy Adult
Assessment of Heart Rate Variability HRV During Descent DE From 2850m to Sea Level and During Re-ascent A From Sea Level to 2850m in Healthy Individuals H
To study the effect of relocation from high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) to sea level and re-ascent from sea level to 2850m on heart rate variability and other hemodynamic parameters in healthy individuals, who live…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Adult, High Altitude Effects, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT07801846
- Testing
- Descent and re-ascent (2850m, sea level)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
High-altitude Polycythemia, HAPC
High-Altitude Polycythemia Study
This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in treating patients with high-altitude polycythemia (HAPC).
- Trial name
- NIV-HAPC (NCT07600086)
- Testing
- Non-invasive ventilator
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Tibet Autonomous Region People's Hospital
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Assessment of Lung Function (Lufu) at Sea Level LA vs. High Altitude HA in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH
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 patients with pulmonary…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease, High Altitude Effects, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT07804576
- Testing
- Re-ascent from sea level to 2850m
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Assessment of Six-minute Walking Distance 6MWD Between High Altitude HA vs. Sea Level LA in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH
To study the effect of relocation from high altitude (Quito: 2850m) to sea level on six-minute walking distance and scores in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, who live permanently >2600m.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Six-minute Walk Test, High Altitude Effects
- Trial name
- NCT07804472
- Testing
- Descent from 2850m to sea level
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Altitude Edema
Advair HFA in Healthy and HAPE Predisposed Subjects
The current protocol is composed of two studies. The first study is designed to carefully evaluate the safety of high-dose salmeterol/fluticasone (Advair HFA) versus placebo (hydrofluoroalkane, HFA) administration over 7 days, as…
- Trial name
- SWIFTARC (NCT06040268)
- Testing
- Advair HFA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
Reflux Esophagitis
A Prospective Cohort Study on Endoscopic Features of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract at High Altitude (Zaduo County)
To prospectively enroll participants undergoing gastroscopy at Zaduo County People's Hospital and perform paired analyses with matched cases from Jilin Province.
- Trial name
- NCT07755384
- Testing
- Sedated gastroscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Jilin 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
Hypoxia, Hypoxia Brain
Study of the Effects of Acute Exposure to Moderate Altitude Hypoxia on Prospective Memory.
The goal of this study is to investigate whether prospective memory, i.e., memory for delayed intentions, is impaired at moderate altitude (4,000m).
- Conditions
- Hypoxia, Hypoxia Brain, Hypoxia Altitude Simulation Test, Hypoxia in Healthy Individuals
- Trial name
- HYPRO (NCT07585227)
- Testing
- Hypoxia exposure, Oxygen administration, Air administration
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées
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
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
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
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Assessment of Total Pulmonary Resistance sPAP/CO Between High Altitude HA vs. Sea Level LA in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH
To study the effect of relocation from high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) to sea level on pulmonary resistance (sPAP/CO) and other hemodynamic outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, who live permanently…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease, High Altitude, Echocardiography
- Trial name
- NCT07804524
- Testing
- Descent from 2850m to sea level
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Efficacy of Positive Expiratory Pressure on Acute Mountain Sickness
This pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy at 10 cmH₂O in improving peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and mitigating symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS) in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT07148674
- Testing
- Positive Expiratory Pressure (10cmH2O) in hypobaric hypoxia
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BiALP - Alpine, Disaster and Wilderness Medicine
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Assessment of Six-minute Walking Distance Between Sea Level LA vs. High Altitude HA After Re-ascent in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH
To study the effect of a re-ascent after a one-week stay at sea level (after prior descent from 2850m) to high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) on six-minute walking distance and other scores in patients with pulmonary arterial…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Six-minute Walk Test, NYHA
- Trial name
- NCT07797166
- Testing
- Re-Ascent sea level to 2850m
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
High Altitude Effects, High Altitude
Assessment of Heart Rate Variability HRV During Descent DE From 2850m to Sea Level and During Re-ascent A From Sea Level to 2850m in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension PAH
To study the effect of relocation from high altitude (Quito Ecuador: 2850m) to sea level and re-ascent from sea level to 2850m on heart rate variability and other hemodynamic parameters in patients with pulmonary arterial…
- Conditions
- High Altitude Effects, High Altitude, Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
- Trial name
- NCT07801859
- Testing
- Descent and re-ascent (2850m, sea level)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Membrane Lung Function
Evaluation of Membrane Lung Function in High-altitude Regions
Over the last 20 years, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been used to support adult patients with respiratory or cardiac failure who are unlikely to survive conventional treatment methods.
- Conditions
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Membrane Lung Function, High Altitude
- Trial name
- NCT06152744
- Testing
- Monitoring membrane lung function at different altitudes
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Chao Yang Hospital