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N/A N=30 Randomized Treatment

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

Hypoxemia · Hypobaric Hypoxemia

Enrolled (actual)
30
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Return of Oxygen Saturation to Baseline (Sea Level) Values — 6; 8; 10; 4 participants — p=0.3

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Pulse-dose oxygen (Device); Cylinder oxygen delivery (Device)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Cincinnati
Primary completion
Mar 2012

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Return of Oxygen Saturation to Baseline (Sea Level) Values
6; 8; 10; 4; 2; 0 0.3

Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current upper respiratory infection
  • Current symptoms of lower respiratory infection -- productive cough
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01477450). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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