Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Mild Hypobaric Hypoxia on Oxygen Saturation During Sleep

Lead Sponsor:

The Boeing Company

Collaborating Sponsors:

Simon Fraser University

Massey University

Conditions:

Sleep-related Respiratory Disturbance

Eligibility:

MALE

30-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Ascent to altitude lowers oxygen saturation. In addition, sleep lowers oxygen saturation at any altitude. In a prior study, we observed that sleep at 8000 feet resulted in pronounced reduction in oxyg...

Detailed Description

This study has 6 primary objectives/hypotheses: 1. Replicate findings of earlier study in which no effects of altitude were observed on post sleep neurobehavioral performance, sleep quantity or quali...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male
  • Between 30 and 60 years of age.
  • Healthy, able to pass FAA Class III examination
  • Body mass index less than 30
  • Height less than 75 inches
  • Ability to read and speak English

Exclusion

  • Prolonged residence above 5000 feet
  • Recent travel to altitudes above 5000 feet
  • Use of drugs or medications that affect sleep
  • History of mood or psychiatric disorders that affect sleep.
  • History of medical conditions that increase risk of adverse effects of hypoxia.
  • Apnea hypopnea index greater than 15/hr at ground level.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00659009

Start Date

May 1 2008

End Date

March 1 2009

Last Update

August 15 2012

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Environmental Physiology Unit, School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V5A 1S6