Scientists induce mild oxygen drop to mimic Alzheimer's symptoms in healthy brains

NCT ID NCT02891343

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

Summary

This study looked at whether lowering oxygen levels (hypoxia) can temporarily cause thinking problems similar to Alzheimer's disease in healthy volunteers. The goal was to create a safe, reversible test to help researchers evaluate new Alzheimer's drugs more quickly. Only 6 healthy, right-handed, non-smoking adults participated before the study was stopped early.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypoxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre d'Investigation Clinique, CHRU

    Lille, France

  • Centre d'investigation Clinique

    Marseille, France