Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness by Intermittent Hypoxia

Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness by Sleeping at Simulated Altitude (Normobaric Hypoxia)

Acclimatization by mountaineering prior to high altitude sojourns have shown to be effective in prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS).

The aim of this study is to investigate whether intermittent exposure to normobaric hypoxia during sleep is also effective to prevent AMS.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Altitude exposure above 2000 m 8 weeks prior or during the study