Altitude pill may also fight inflammation, early study hints
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This 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