💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Comparing the effect of HBOT and IHT on aerobic performance of athletes.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Vo2max above 3500 ml or Vo2max/kg above 50 ml/kg
2. Age 18-45
3. Subjects are active aerobic athletes, training regularly more than 4 exercise sessions per week.
4. Subject willing and able to read, understand and sign an informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits and/or comply with the study protocol
2. Active malignancy
3. Active smokers
4. Previous treatment of HBOT for any reason prior to study enrollment.
5. Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes
6. Major orthopedic injury at the past 3 months
7. Inner ear disease
8. Lung pathology
9. The inability to perform an awake brain MRI
10. Claustrophobia
11. Previous neurologic conditions (e.g., Epilepsy, Brain tumors or s/p neurosurgery etc.)
12. Comorbidities and medications that rule out the subject
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What it tests
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - HBOT
- Intermittent Hypoxic Training - IHT
The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)
Zrifin, Israel
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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