Clinical Trial: Acclimatization Mechanisms During Ascent to 7500m

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Acclimatization Mechanisms During Ascent to 7500m. Effects of Ascent Protocol on Acute Mountain Sickness and Cardiorespiratory Physiology

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 Summary:
Sponsor: University of Zurich

Current Primary Outcome: acute mountain sickness [ Time Frame: during ascent ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: mountaineering success, oxygen saturation, breathing pattern [ Time Frame: during ascent ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: University of Zurich

Dates:
Date Received: January 15, 2008
Date Started: March 2005
Date Completion:
Last Updated: May 18, 2014
Last Verified: May 2014