Altitude pill tested: does it work differently in women?

NCT ID NCT06498505

First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether the drug acetazolamide can reduce the rise in lung blood pressure that happens when healthy adults travel to high altitude (3600 meters). 303 men and women took either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug's effect differs between sexes. The results help understand how to prevent altitude-related lung strain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Center for Cardiology and Internal Medicine

    Bishkek, Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyzstan

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