Lung function at high altitude vs. sea level
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study measures how well your lungs work at sea level compared to high altitude in healthy people. By joining, you'll help researchers understand how the body responds to different oxygen levels.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You live permanently at an altitude higher than 2,600 meters (about 8,500 feet).
- You are generally healthy and do not have a heart or lung disease that limits your daily activities.
- You have not traveled and stayed overnight at altitudes below 2,000 meters (about 6,500 feet) in the past 4 weeks.
- You are willing to provide written consent to participate.
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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