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CO2 Exposure for Cognitive Impairment

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Led By Howard Kipen, MD
Research Sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately before and immediately after each exposure
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Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand how CO2 exposure can lead to cognitive impairments.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and weigh at least 110 pounds. It's not suitable for those with colorblindness, diabetes on insulin therapy, pregnant women, hearing impairments, recent asthma attacks, anxiety disorders or panic attacks treated with medication, cognitive-affecting medications like beta-blockers and CNS depressants, or a history of cardiovascular disease.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to understand how breathing in different levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) affects thinking abilities. Participants will be exposed to two CO2 concentrations: one similar to normal air (600 ppm) and another much higher (2500 ppm).See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the study does not involve drugs or invasive procedures, high levels of CO2 exposure may cause discomfort such as headaches or dizziness. Cognitive functions might also be temporarily affected during the exposure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately before and immediately after each exposure
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and immediately before and immediately after each exposure for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in PMN (polymorphonuclear leukocyte) activation from pre-exposure to post-exposure

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: High CO2 Exposure first, then low CO2 exposure second.Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
At the first study visit the subject is exposed to 2500 ppm CO2 for 2.5 hours and at the second study visit the subject is exposed to 600 ppm CO2 for 2.5 hours.
Group II: Low CO2 Exposure first, then high CO2 exposure second.Placebo Group2 Interventions
At the first study visit the subject is exposed to 600 ppm CO2 for 2.5 hours and at the second study visit the subject is exposed to 2500 ppm CO2 for 2.5 hours.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyLead Sponsor
429 Previous Clinical Trials
64,208 Total Patients Enrolled
Howard Kipen, MDPrincipal InvestigatorProfessor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

600 ppm Carbon Dioxide Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05292378 — N/A
Healthy Subjects Research Study Groups: Low CO2 Exposure first, then high CO2 exposure second., High CO2 Exposure first, then low CO2 exposure second.
Healthy Subjects Clinical Trial 2023: 600 ppm Carbon Dioxide Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05292378 — N/A
600 ppm Carbon Dioxide 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05292378 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the enrollment criteria for this research trial inclusive of senior citizens?

"This trial requires candidates to be between 18 and 30 years old."

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Is this particular experiment accessible to participants at the moment?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, the study that was initially posted on July 14th of 2022 is still recruiting patients. For this trial, only 12 people need to be enrolled from one site."

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What is the aggregate participation in this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this medical trial, posted on July 14th 2022 and last edited on the 19th of July, is actively seeking out 12 participants at a single site."

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Could I potentially qualify to participate in this experiment?

"This study requires 12 participants with cognitive decline aged 18-30. In addition, they must have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and weigh at least 110 lbs."

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~9 spots leftby Apr 2025