Oxygen trial offers hope for mountain dwellers with lung pressure

NCT ID NCT06489756

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving extra oxygen to people living at high altitudes (above 2500 meters) with high altitude pulmonary hypertension can lower pressure in their lung arteries. 48 participants were tested at 3200 meters. The goal was to see if oxygen therapy could ease the strain on the heart and lungs.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aksay Medical Center

    Aksay Plateau, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan

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