Physiological Adaptations to Simulated Intermittent Altitude on Human Health and Performance
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Altitude Hypoxia
- Registration Number
- NCT03743610
- Lead Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Brief Summary
The investigators expect to find that different intensity and altitude exposure levels will show what kind of intermittent exposure protocol is more beneficial to athletes and healthy individuals that experience acute exposure to altitude during exercise. This may furthermore be related to acute altitude exposure for recreational exercise use as well.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 71
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in hemoglobin Baseline, 2-week, 4-week, 6-week, and 8-week Change in hematocrit Baseline, 2-week, 4-week, 6-week, and 8-week Change in erythropoietin Baseline, 2-week, 4-week, 6-week, and 8-week
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in peak VO2 Baseline and 6- and 8-week Change from maximal exercise test performed at sea level
Change in cycling performance at altitude Baseline and 6- and 8-week change in aerobic/anaerobic cycling performance at altitude
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
🇺🇸Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Mayo Clinic in Arizona🇺🇸Scottsdale, Arizona, United States