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NCT07804537
Assessment of Lung Function (Lufu) at Sea Level LA vs. High Altitude HA in Healthy Individuals
Conditions: Healthy, Healthy Adult, High Altitude Effects, High Altitude, Lung Function Tests, Lung Function Changes
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 80 Years
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 14
Sponsor: Silvia Ulrich Somaini
Location: University Hospital of Zurich Zurich
Summary
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 permanently \> 2600m.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18-80 years and of all genders
* Permanent residence \> 2600 m
* healthy: no self perceived cardiopulmonary disease limiting daily activities
* written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \80 years
* Participants who cannot follow the study investigations
* Participants permanently living \< 2600m
* Participants who traveled and stayed overnight at altitudes \
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07804537). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
