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Intermittent Hypoxia for Balance Control
Study Summary
This trialwill study the effects of hypoxia on ankle muscle activation during walking & balance in younger & older adults. Participants will switch between hypoxia & sham, and muscle activation levels will be measured. It is hypothesized that hypoxia will increase muscle activation in both groups.
- Intermittent Hypoxia
- Normoxia
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- You are taking medication that affects your heart and blood vessels.You have had problems with walking due to nerve or muscle conditions in the past.You have a history of diabetes or lung problems.You are currently pregnant.You have a very high body weight for your height (BMI over 35).You have fallen at least once in the last six months.You currently smoke cigarettes.You have a history of heart or blood vessel problems.
- Group 1: Intermittent Hypoxia
- Group 2: Normoxia (sham)
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Does this research program accept participants below the age of 35?
"According to the guidelines of this clinical trial, candidates must be aged 18 or older and no more than 80 years old."
Who is eligible to enroll in this research endeavor?
"Prospective participants ought to have been diagnosed with hypoxia and be within the age range of 18-80. This medical trial is recruiting approximately 30 people."
How many participants are currently involved in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, enrollment for this research is ongoing with an initial posting date of September 1st 2022 and a latest update on October 31st 2022. 30 individuals are required from one medical centre."
Are there any remaining slots open for participants in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov portal reveals that this investigation is currently recruiting patients, with the trial having first been posted on September 1st 2022 and most recently updated on October 31st 2022. This study requires 30 participants at a single location to be enrolled."
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