Status:
COMPLETED
The Psychophysiological Effect of Simulated and Terrestrial Altitude
Lead Sponsor:
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Portsmouth
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Conditions:
Hypoxia
Altitude Hypoxia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the psychophysiological effects of terrestrial altitude with a normobaric, hypoxic situation.
Detailed Description
Research has consistently shown that exposure to extreme environments (such as high altitude stays) may affect cognitive function. For logistical reasons and to control the experimental set-ups, most ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy, adults aged 18 to 50 years
- No cardiovascular disease and / or surgery
- no surgery on the cardiovascular system.
- No current injuries and / or pain
- Regular and adequate sleep
- No terrestrial altitude of 1000 m exceeded last month (including flights)
- No form of hypoxia exposed last month
Exclusion
- Age over 50 years
- current injuries of any kind and / or pain
- Acute and / or chronic pain conditions Known general diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
- fear of hypoxia
- fear of heights or sensitivity to terrestrial altitude
- Regular use of medicines (also bought by yourself), except for contraceptives
- Cardiovascular diseases or abnormalities
- Anomalies of the blood analysis or ECG
- Psychological disorders
- pregnancy / lactation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 24 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04075565
Start Date
June 24 2019
End Date
April 30 2022
Last Update
April 17 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
Fachhochschule Südschweiz
Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland, 7302
2
Fachhochschule Südschweiz
Landquart, Switzerland, 7302