Hypoxia in Healthy Individuals
Conditions
Keywords
Hypoxia, Multiple wavelengths
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of progressive, incremental hypoxia at multiple wavelengths of light.
Detailed description
No additional information is required.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Nonin Medical, Inc
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Is between 18 and 35 years of age * Is American Society Anesthesiologist status 1 * Has a BMI between 18 and 30
Exclusion criteria
* Currently taking any medications other than birth control pills * Has participate in an investigational drug study within one month prior to the start of the study * Fails the Allen's Test to confirm patency of the colateral artery * Subject is female with a positive pregnancy test, or is female and is unwilling to use effective birth control between the time of screening and study termination * Has a positive urine continine or drug test * Has an reported allergy to Lidocaine * Has anemia or other hemoglobinopathy * Has a room air saturation less than 95% by pulse oximetry * Has an abnormal EKG * Has an abnormal pulmonary function test via spirometry * Is intolerant to a breathing mask apparatus * Has a COHb greater than 3%, or MetHb greater than 2% * Has another condition, which in the opinion of the principle investigator would not be suitable for participation in the study * Is unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or comply with the study procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess the effect of progressive, incremental hypoxia at multiple wavelengths of light | Up to 8 weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed