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New treatment option for High Altitude Hypoxia
Official title Ketone Monoester Supplements, High Altitude, and Brain Blood Flow During Exercise
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07063732
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this trial is to investigate the effect of acute ketone monoester ingestion (0.6 g KME/kg body weight) on the occurrence of the ventilatory threshold and the subsequent response of blood velocity in cerebral arteries during a maximal exercise test at low altitude and high altitude.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- \- Must be a member of the research expedition team travelling to the Barcroft Research Station in White Mountain California
You likely can't join if
- BMI \> 30
- No prescribed medications (oral contraceptives excluded)
- History of smoking
- Currently following a ketogenic diet or consuming exogenous ketogenic supplements
- History of heart, lung, blood vessel, or kidney disease
- Currently pregnant
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bishop, California, United States
- Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bishop, California, United States; Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.