Mountain vs. machine: which altitude hits harder?
NCT ID NCT04075565
First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at how being at a real high altitude compares to a simulated low-oxygen environment. Twenty healthy adults took part in both conditions. Researchers measured brain oxygen, blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep quality, and altitude sickness. The goal was simply to understand the differences, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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Fachhochschule Südschweiz
Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland
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Fachhochschule Südschweiz
Landquart, 7302, Switzerland
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland
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