Oxygen vs. altitude: which boosts athletic performance more?
NCT ID NCT05447416
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two techniques—intermittent hypoxic training (simulating high altitude) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber)—to see which better improves aerobic performance in healthy athletes. About 66 active athletes aged 18-45 will participate. The goal is to measure changes in exercise capacity and endurance.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 66 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Vo2max above 3500 ml or Vo2max/kg above 50 ml/kg 2. Age 18-45 3. Subjects are active aerobic athletes, training regularly more than 4 exercise sessions per week. 4. Subject willing and able to read, understand and sign an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits and/or comply with the study protocol 2. Active malignancy 3. Active smokers 4. Previous treatment of HBOT for any reason prior to study enrollment. 5. Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes 6. Major orthopedic injury at the past 3 months 7. Inner ear disease 8. Lung pathology 9. The inability to perform an awake brain MRI 10. Claustrophobia 11. Previous neurologic conditions (e.g., Epilepsy, Brain tumors or s/p neurosurgery etc.) 12. Comorbidities and medications that rule out the subject
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)
RECRUITINGZrifin, Israel
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