Tübingen High Altitude Ophthalmology Study (THAO)

December 2, 2010 updated by: University Hospital Tuebingen

Tübingen High Altitude Ophthalmology Study (THAO)

Tuebingen High Altitude Ophthalmology Study to investigate the effects of high altitude on retinal structure and function as well as anterior chamber in regard to acute mountain sickness.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • BW
      • Tübingen, BW, Germany, 72076
        • Eye Hospital, University of Tübingen

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

healthy volunteers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy subjects, non-smokers, physical fitness,

Exclusion Criteria:

  • ocular pathologies, ascent above 2000m 2 weeks prior to study and 2 weeks before post-examination

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital Tuebingen

Investigators

  • Study Director: Florian Gekeler, MD, Eye Hospital, University of Tübingen, Germany
  • Principal Investigator: Gabriel Willmann, MD, Eye Hospital, University of Tübingen, Germany

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 19, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 19, 2010

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

November 22, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

December 3, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 2, 2010

Last Verified

July 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • THAO

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