Effect of Inhalation of Low Dose CO2 on Exercise Performance at High Altitude
Status:
Active, not recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-04-30
Target enrollment:
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Summary
High altitude (>2400 m) is associated with decreased atmosphere pressure leading to hypoxia
which in turn impairs exercise capacity and causes acute mountain sickness (AMS). It is noted
that adding CO2 might be beneficial to improve hypoxia and exercise performance at high
altitude. However, no device is currently available that can supply a constant low dose of
CO2 during free movement at high altitude. We have recently invented a portable device which
is small and light enough for supplement of low dose CO2 during field exercise at high
altitude.