Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Oxygen Delivery Devices for Reversal of Altitude-Induced Hypoxemia in Normal Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
University of Cincinnati
Collaborating Sponsors:
United States Air Force
Conditions:
Hypoxemia
Hypobaric Hypoxemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare the ability of pulsed-dose oxygen from a concentrator to reverse altitude-induced hypoxemia compared to compressed gas from a standard oxygen cylinder.
Detailed Description
Subjects will be monitored non-invasively with pulse oximetry, end-tidal carbon dioxide, tissue oxygenation and ECG. The mean seal level oxygen saturation will be recorded.Subjects exposed to an altit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Current altitude chamber certification
- Age 18 years - 60 years
Exclusion
- Current upper respiratory infection
- Current symptoms of lower respiratory infection -- productive cough
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01477450
Start Date
October 1 2011
End Date
September 1 2012
Last Update
September 26 2014
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Brooks City Base
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78235