Acute mountain sickness
MONDO:0021811Acute mountain sickness is characterized by altitude sickness that affects otherwise healthy persons, develops within hours after arriving at altitude, and results in functional impairment from symptoms that may include headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
Also known as: acute mountain sickness, Mountain sickness, acosta's disease, altitude anoxia, altitude sickness, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude cerebral oedema, high altitude pulmonary edema
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Altitude pill may also fight inflammation, early study hints
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether acetazolamide, a drug already used for altitude sickness, can reduce inflammation and immune system activation caused by high altitude. Nineteen healthy adults will take either the drug or a placebo before and during a stay at 3800 meters. Researchers wil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Riverside • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a pill boost performance in extreme cold and thin air?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a drug can help red blood cells work better in low-oxygen (hypoxia) and cold (hypothermia) conditions, which are common in high-altitude or military environments. Researchers will measure how the drug affects red blood cell energy and antioxidant defenses…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC