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The Impact of Air Travel on Passenger Cognitive Functions

Phase 2
Conditions
Air Travel
Interventions
Drug: Cytochrome C6
Drug: Sodium Chloride Oral Product
Drug: Sodium Citrate Oral Product
Drug: Dextrose Oral Tablet, Chewable
Drug: Probiotic Formula
Registration Number
NCT04802785
Lead Sponsor
Dinara Zhumanbayeva
Brief Summary

In the period from June 2021 to June 2022, a prospective clinical study will be conducted in the Republic of Kazakhstan with economy class passengers traveling by plane with a minimum flight period of 5-7 flight hours in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
The study GroupPotassium Chloride Oral Product1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupDextrose Oral Tablet, Chewable1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupCytochrome C61. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupSodium Citrate Oral Product1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupSodium Chloride Oral Product1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupProbiotic Formula1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupDomperidone Oral Product1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupSimethicone1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
Control groupMelatonin 5 mgMelatonin® 5 mg per os 2 hours before bedtime on the day of arrival for 3-4 days.
The study GroupCiticoline1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupAcetylsalicylic acid1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
The study GroupMagnesium hydroxide1. Before the flight in the conditions of the clinic's medical treatment room: Citicoline 500 mg(Vitaae®) and Cytochrome10 mg (Cytochrome C®) per os. 2. 30 minutes before the flight: dilute 1 sachet of ORS® (Sodium Chloride 2.6 g+Potassium Chloride 1.5 g+Sodium Citrate 2.90 g+Dextrose 13.5 g) in 1 liter of water. Drink half of the solution (0.5 l) 30 minutes before the flight (at the airport). Also, 0.5 L of the solution will be provided on the plane during landing. If the flight lasts more than 1.5 hours, then dilute the second sachet of ORS® with 0.5-1 liters of water. 3. 30 minutes before the flight (per os): Domperidone (Motilium ®) (1 tablet), Simethicone (Gas-X®) (3-4 capsules), Acetylsalicylic acid 150 mg and magnesium hydroxide 30,39 mg (Cardiomagnyl®)(1 tablet), probiotic (Bactistatin®) (1 capsule) per os.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Liverpool Jet Lag questionnaire24 hours before the flight

Changes from normal (0 to 5) while jetlag rating was recorded on a scale from 0 = insignificant jetlag to 10 = severe jetlag

Lake Louise Acute Mountain Sickness Assessment System24 hours before the flight

Mild acute mountain sicknessas 3-5 points, moderate acute mountain sickness as 6-9 points, and severe acute mountain sickness as 10-12 points

SpO2 level24 hours before the flight

Pulse oximetry

Urine Specific Gravity24 hours before the flight

Urine Specific Gravity test

Ultrasound examination24 hours before the flight

Ultrasound examination of the veins of the lower limbs

Neuropsychological tests (Trail Making Test, Wechsler Memory Scale - IV, Free recall24 hours after the flight

Word, color, and color-word T-Scores of 40 or less are considered "low." Word, color, and color-word T-Scores above 40 or are considered "normal." In order for one score to be considered "higher" or "lower" than another, a 10 point or greater T score difference is required.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Liverpool Jet Lag questionnaire (LJLQ)24 hours after the flight

Changes from normal (0 to 5) while jetlag rating was recorded on a scale from 0 = insignificant jetlag to 10 = severe jetlag

The Stroop Test24 hours after the flight

Word, color, and color-word T-Scores of 40 or less are considered "low." Word, color, and color-word T-Scores above 40 or are considered "normal." In order for one score to be considered "higher" or "lower" than another, a 10 point or greater T score difference is required.

Lake Louise Acute Mountain Sickness Assessment System24 hours after the flight

Mild acute mountain sicknessas 3-5 points, moderate acute mountain sickness as 6-9 points, and severe acute mountain sickness as 10-12 points

Urine Specific Gravity24 hours after the flight

Urine Specific Gravity test

SpO2 level24 hours before the flight

Pulse oximetry

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