Healthy volunteers breathe thin air to unlock Body's secrets

NCT ID NCT02860975

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at how healthy adults respond to breathing air with less oxygen for up to 7 days. Researchers measured oxygen levels in the blood and checked for changes in red blood cell production and lung pressure. The goal was to understand the body's safety and reactions to low oxygen, not to treat any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02134, United States

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