Chronic mountain sickness
MONDO:0100434A pathological condition resulting from chronic exposure to hypoxia at high altitude. The syndrome is characterized by an excessive number of red blood cells associated with a high blood hemoglobin concentration ([Hb]), hypoxemia, and, in some cases, pulmonary hypertension. Clinical signs include headache, fatigue, sleep disturbances, dyspnea, digestive complaints, and high risk of thrombotic events.
Also known as: Monge's disease
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blood 'Cleaning' may bring relief to High-Altitude sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a procedure called erythrocytapheresis—which removes extra red blood cells from the blood using a machine—can safely reduce symptoms of chronic mountain sickness. The trial will enroll 112 long-term high-altitude residents with very high hemoglobin levels…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Third Military Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a simple breath test diagnose diseases in children?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…
Sponsor: University Children's Hospital Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC