Occupational health study for high-altitude workers
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study examines how working at high altitudes (where there is less oxygen in the air) affects employees at an astronomical observatory in Chile. Researchers want to understand health impacts and develop better support for people working in these extreme conditions.
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Who can take part
- You must be a current employee of the ALMA Observatory in Chile
- You must live and work at one of two specific observatory sites (at 5,000 m or 2,950 m elevation)
- You must have worked there for at least one year
- You cannot have a pacemaker or metal implants in your body
- You cannot be pregnant
- You must be a permanent resident of the observatory area, not just temporarily stationed there
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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