Status:
COMPLETED
Risk Factors Associated With High Altitude Sickness: A Case-Control Study
Lead Sponsor:
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
Conditions:
Acute Mountain Sickness
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Research Title: RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY Rationale: The Study will help us to identify risk factors of high altitude sickness among Nepalese and Intern...
Detailed Description
INTRODUCTION The primary environmental factor at high elevations is a decrease in barometric pressure. This decrease leads to a reduction in the partial pressure of oxygen at each stage of the proces...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Cases: - Individuals age 18 years or older who have been diagnosed with AMS based on a LLS score of ≥3 or HAPE or HACE.
- Controls: - Individuals age 18 years or older who did not develop AMS during their trip to high altitude as the cases, and who are matched to cases on age and sex.
Exclusion
- Those who deny consent for participation.
- Age\<18 years
- Pregnant Patient
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
126 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06039475
Start Date
July 1 2023
End Date
November 30 2023
Last Update
August 6 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Mustang District Hospital
Jomsom, Gandaki, Nepal