Descending from the peaks: can lower altitude ease lung pressure?
NCT ID NCT06489704
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study looked at 24 people with high altitude pulmonary hypertension (HAPH) who live above 2500 meters. Researchers measured their lung blood pressure at high altitude (3200 m) and after moving to low altitude (760 m) for one night and seven nights. The goal was to see if simply relocating to lower altitude can reduce pressure in the lungs.
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Aksay Medical Center
Aksay Plateau, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan
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