RecruitingNot Applicable

Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT) Versus Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Aerobic Performance

Israel66 participantsStarted 2023-06-01

Plain-language summary

Comparing the effect of HBOT and IHT on aerobic performance of athletes.

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexMALE

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✓. Vo2max above 3500 ml or Vo2max/kg above 50 ml/kg
✓. Age 18-45
✓. Subjects are active aerobic athletes, training regularly more than 4 exercise sessions per week.
✓. Subject willing and able to read, understand and sign an informed consent

✕. Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits and/or comply with the study protocol
✕. Active malignancy
✕. Active smokers
✕. Previous treatment of HBOT for any reason prior to study enrollment.
✕. Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes
✕. Major orthopedic injury at the past 3 months
✕. Inner ear disease
✕. Lung pathology

Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)

Timeframe: Baseline, 11 weeks

NCT IDNCT05447416

SponsorAssaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08-31

Shai Efrati, Prof