Acclimatization Mechanisms During Ascent to 7500m
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Acute Mountain Sickness
- Interventions
- Behavioral: ascent protocol
- Registration Number
- NCT00603122
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Brief Summary
The trial evaluates the role of ascent protocol on acute mountain sickness and cardio-respiratory physiology during an ascent to Muztagh Ata (7546m). Two groups of mountaineers ascend with different acclimatization time to the summit. The prevalence and severity of symptoms of acute mountain sickness are evaluated along with physiologic variables.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 37
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy, physically fit subject
- Mountaineering experience
Exclusion Criteria
- Any type of cardiac or respiratory disease
- Regular intake of any medication
- History of high altitude pulmonary oedema
- Severe acute mountain sickness at altitudes below 3500m or high altitude cerebral oedema.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 ascent protocol fast ascent 2 ascent protocol slow ascent
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method acute mountain sickness during ascent
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method mountaineering success, oxygen saturation, breathing pattern during ascent