New oxygen method may speed recovery from High-Altitude lung condition

NCT ID NCT07536477

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests if a special high-flow oxygen mask works better than standard oxygen for people with high-altitude pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs from climbing too high too fast). About 200 adults who develop symptoms within 7 days of reaching high altitude will be randomly assigned to one of two oxygen treatments. The main goal is to see which method helps patients stop needing extra oxygen sooner.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

altitude sickness high altitude pulmonary edema

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • NO.953 Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Xigazê, Tibet, 857000, China

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