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The effect of acetazolamide on cognitive function in hypoxia

Effect of acetazolamide on cognitive function of male students in normobaric hypoxia

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170326033146N5
Enrollment
14
Registered
2021-03-24
Start date
2021-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-26

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Conditions

Normobaric hypoxia.

Interventions

First, the cognitive function test will be performed. Forty-eight hours later, they will take two doses of 125 mg and another dose the next morning, placebo or acetazolamide. The reaction time test is

Sponsors

Razi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 29 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male student of Razi University Age 18 to 29 years old BMI: 18.5 - 29.4

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Permanent residence at altitudes above 2000 meters History of cognitive disorders or neurological diseases Having a chronic illness Smoking History of living at altitudes of more than 2000 meters in the two months before the start of a research

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Simple visual reaction time. Timepoint: The beginning of the study to assess the level of cognitive function after taking acetazolamide or placebo and after hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive function is assessed using a reaction time device. ( RESPONSE PANEL63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA ).;Simple auditory reaction time. Timepoint: The beginning of the study to assess the level of cognitive function after taking acetazolamide or placebo and after hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive function is assessed using a reaction time device. ( RESPONSE PANEL63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA ).;Selective visual reaction time. Timepoint: The beginning of the study to assess the level of cognitive function after taking acetazolamide or placebo and after hypoxia. Method of measurement: Cognitive function is assessed using a reaction time device. ( RESPONSE PANEL63035A, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA ).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactVahid Tadibi

Razi University

vtadibi@yahoo.com+98 83 3427 9265

Outcome results

None listed

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