Could breathing hydrogen protect the aging brain?
NCT ID NCT07757542
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether inhaling a low concentration of hydrogen gas each day is safe and might help people with mild cognitive impairment. Participants, aged 50 to 80, will breathe in 4% hydrogen for one hour daily over 12 weeks, followed by 12 weeks without it. Researchers will monitor for side effects and use memory and naming tests to see if cognitive function changes. The goal is to gather initial safety data and see if this approach warrants larger studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Molecular hydrogen gas administered by inhalation
- What this could lead to
- If safe and effective, daily hydrogen inhalation could offer a simple, non-drug way to help preserve memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, not designed to prove effectiveness. It focuses on safety and feasibility, and results may not generalize. The therapy's benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cerebrovaskularni poradna s.r.o.
RECRUITINGOstrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, 70200, Czechia
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