Effect of Acetazolamide on Right Heart Function at Rest in Lowlanders With COPD Traveling to High Altitude
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind trial is to evaluate the
effect of acetazolamide on right heart function at rest in lowlanders with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) traveling to high altitude (HA) and developing early
signs of altitude-illness.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Zurich
Collaborator:
National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Kyrgyz Republic