IV iron and exercise at high altitude
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving iron through a vein helps you perform better at high altitude. It may help you if you are a healthy adult who exercises regularly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
- You are a military member who passed the latest Army Combat Fitness Test, or a civilian who exercises at least twice a week and can run 2 miles in 21 minutes or less.
- You are willing to avoid exercise, alcohol, and caffeine for 24 hours before each test session, and avoid hard exercise for 36 hours before each test.
- You have not used nicotine or recreational drugs for more than 1 month before the study starts.
- You have no serious medical conditions, including blood disorders, heart disease, or history of asthma.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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