Comparison of Oxygen Delivery Devices for Reversal of Altitude-Induced Hypoxemia in Normal Subjects

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Conditions studied: Hypoxemia, Hypobaric Hypoxemia

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01477450

Run by

University of Cincinnati

People needed

30

Starts

2011-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Current altitude chamber certification
• Age 18 years - 60 years

You may not qualify if…

• Current upper respiratory infection
• Current symptoms of lower respiratory infection -- productive cough

Where it is running

• Brooks City Base — San Antonio, Texas, United States

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