Altitude Sickness Prevention With Ibuprofen Relative to Acetazolamide and Treatment Efficacy (NCT03154645) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Altitude Sickness Prevention With Ibuprofen Relative to Acetazolamide and Treatment Efficacy
United States92 participantsStarted 2017-08-12
Plain-language summary
This double blind randomized trial will compare ibuprofen to acetazolamide for the prevention of acute mountain sickness. These drugs have never been directly compared for efficacy. The study population is hikers who are ascending at their own rate under their own power in a true hiking environment at the White Mountain Research Station, Owen Valley Lab (OVL) and Bancroft Station (BAR), Bancroft Peak, White Mountain, California.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 18-65 healthy non-pregnant volunteer
. Sea-level dwelling (live at low elevation \< 4000 ft)
. Arrange your own transportation to WMRS (Bishop) by Friday evening of study weekend
. Available for full study duration (Friday PM-Sunday AM)
Exclusion criteria
. Age \<18 or \>65, Pregnant, Live at altitude \>4000 ft
. Slept at altitude \> 4000ft within 1 week of study
. Allergic to acetazolamide, sulfa drugs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.