How Your Brain Responds to Low Oxygen Levels
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at how your brain's nerve signals change when exposed to moderate low-oxygen conditions. Researchers will use brain stimulation and imaging to understand these changes, which could help future treatments for brain and spinal cord conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have no history of neurological conditions like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's
- You do not have heart disease, lung disease (like COPD or severe asthma), or untreated sleep apnea
- You are not a current smoker and have a BMI of 30 or less
- You have not flown or traveled to high altitudes (above 4,900 feet) in the past week
- You are fluent in French and affiliated with a social security scheme
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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