Mountain air or mental strain? new study tests Altitude's effect on anxiety
NCT ID NCT05323864
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how low oxygen levels (like at high altitudes) affect mood and anxiety in people with depression or anxiety disorders compared to healthy individuals. 68 participants will spend six hours in a special chamber that simulates 3,800 meters altitude, and their feelings, stress, and blood markers will be measured. The goal is to gather information to create safety guidelines for people with mental illnesses who travel to high places.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- normobaric hypoxia (simulated high altitude)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help create safety guidelines for people with mental illnesses who travel to high altitudes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (68 participants) in a lab, not real mountains. Results may not apply to everyone or predict real-world risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Innsbruck, Department of Sport Science
RECRUITINGInnsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria
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