Altitude sleep study: drug may ease breathing in women

NCT ID NCT06498531

First seen Jun 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a drug called acetazolamide can improve sleep-disordered breathing in women traveling to high altitude (3600 m). 303 healthy adults participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. The main goal was to see if the drug reduced drops in oxygen levels during sleep, comparing effects between women and men.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Center for Cardiology and Internal Medicine

    Bishkek, Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyzstan

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