Hypoxia, Appetite, and Energy Intake in Young Female Adults

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA · Mar 28, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how being in a low-oxygen environment, similar to high altitudes, affects appetite and how much food young women eat. Researchers want to understand if spending six hours in this low-oxygen setting changes feelings of hunger and the amount of food consumed, both during and after the exposure. They will compare the results from those experiencing low oxygen to a control group in normal oxygen levels, to see if the changes are specifically due to the low oxygen.

To participate, women aged 18 to 30 who can speak English or French and are healthy, without chronic diseases or certain medications, can apply. Participants will visit a lab for screening and then take part in two sessions where they will spend six hours in either a low-oxygen or normal environment. Afterward, they will have the chance to eat from a selection of foods to measure their energy intake. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it offers an interesting opportunity to help researchers learn more about how our bodies respond to different oxygen levels.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • English or French speaking
• • Ability to provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History or evidence of chronic disease
• • Current use of hypolipemic medication
• • Current use of hormonal contraceptives
• • Current use of antidepressants
• • Current use of anticoagulants
• • Ongoing smoking status
• • Experiencing pregnancy, puerperium, or irregular menstrual cycles