Pre-flight Evaluation of Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

Oslo University Hospital30 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between hypoxemia achieved during Hypoxia Altitude Simulation test and sea level values of pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry and cardiopulmonary exercise test variables. In addition, to study the effect of slow walk in a hypoxic environment, comparable to slow walking along the aisle.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 17 YearsMax age: 80 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cystic fibrosis * \> 16 years * Sputum test negative for Burkholderia cepacia and/or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing infection

Locations (1)

Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål

Oslo, Norway

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