High Altitude Residents With High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension (HAPH), SDB Assessed at HA (3200 m) vs LA (760 m)

January 19, 2026 updated by: University of Zurich

Comparative Study of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in Patients With High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension Permanently Residing Above 2500 Meters When Assessed Near Resident High Altitude (HA) at 3200 m vs. at Low Altitude (LA) 760 m

To study the effect of relocation from 3200m (Aksay) to 760m (Bishkek) in highlanders with High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension (HAPH) who permanently live >2500m on sleep disordered breathing

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This research in highlanders with HAPH diagnosed by echocardiography and defined by a RV/RA >30 mmHg who permanently live at HA >2500 m will have nocturnal respiratory sleep studies near their living altitude in Aksay at 3200 m and on night 1 and 6 at 760m after relocation.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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24

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Kyrgyzstan
      • Aksay Plateau, Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan
        • Aksay Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Permanently living >2500 m
  • HAPH diagnosed with a minimum RV/RA of 30 mmHg assessed by echocardiography at an altitude of 3200 m
  • Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Highlanders who cannot follow the study investigations,
  • Patients with moderate to severe concomitant lung disease (FEV1<70% or forced vital capacity <70%), severe parenchymal lung disease, heavy smoking >20 cigarettes/day or >20 pack-years.
  • Coexistent unstable systemic hypertension or coronary artery disease that required adjustment of medication within the last 2 months
  • Regular use of medication that affects control of breathing (benzodiazepines, opioids, acetazolamide)

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Assessments at 3200 m and 760 m, respectively
Participants will have a SDB assessment near their resident altitude at 3200 m and after relocation to 760 m after 1 and 7 days
Other: SDB assessment
SDB will be assessed by respiratory polygraphy according to clinical standards

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mean nocturnal SpO2 during the first night at LA vs HA
Time Frame: night 1 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in mean nocturnal SpO2 (%) between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Mean nocturnal SpO2 during the sixth night at LA vs HA
Time Frame: night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in mean nocturnal SpO2 (%) between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Time spent with SpO2<90% at LA vs HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in time spent with SpO2<90% between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
AHI at LA vs HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
ODI at LA vs. HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in oxygen desaturation index (ODI) between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Time spent with periodic breathing at LA vs. HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in time spent with periodic breathingbetween LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Heart rate variability at LA vs. HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in heart rate variability between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
ECG markers of repolarization at LA vs. HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in electrocardiogram (ECG) markers of repolarization (QT time) between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
pulse transit time drops at LA vs. HA
Time Frame: night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.
Change in pulse transit time drops between LA (760 m) vs HA (3200 m)
night 1 and night 6 at 760 m compared to 3200 m.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of Zurich

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Silvia Ulrich, Prof. Dr., University Hospital Zurich, Department of Pulmonology
  • Principal Investigator: Talant M Sooronbaev, Prof. Dr., National Center of Cardiology and Internal Medicine named after academician M.Mirrakhimov

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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July 2, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

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July 12, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

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July 12, 2024

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First Submitted

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June 28, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 28, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

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July 8, 2024

Study Record Updates

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Last Update Posted

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January 22, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 19, 2026

Last Verified

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January 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • HAPH_HAvsLA_SDB

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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