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A Study to understand the effects of high altitude regions on the heart and lungs of healthy individuals.

Observational study to assess the effect of extreme high altitude on cardiopulmonary reserves of individuals staying more than 6 weeks from Anaesthesiologist’s perspective. - CRHAA

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/01/030422
Enrollment
1000
Registered
2021-01-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Command Hospital WC Chandimandir Panchkula
Lead Sponsor
Lt Col Vipin Sukumaran
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals between 17 yrs and 55 yrs of age 2.ASA I individuals

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any patients below ASA I 2. History of bronchial asthma, or any respiratory disease. 3. History of smoking 4. Stay at moderate and extreme high altitudes less than 6 weeks 5. History of Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Measurement of variability of SPO2, Heart rate and Breath holding time after 6 minute walk test.Timepoint: 30 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Categorization of healthy volunteers in to Mild, moderate & severe groups on the basis of SPO2, Heart rate and Breath holding time.Timepoint: 30 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLt Col Gunjan Singh

Command Hospital (Western Command), Chandimandir

gunjanafmc@gmail.com9612112136

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026