๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-12

IH, Brain Health, and T2D (NCT07173543)

Intermittent Hypoxia Training and Cerebrovascular Health in Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Darren P Casey

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to use a randomized, placebo-controlled study design to rigorously examine the therapeutic potential of intermittent hypoxia (IH) for improving cerebrovascular health in older adults with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Iowa โ€” Iowa City, Iowa

Age range: 60 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Intermittent Hypoxia 1 (IH1) (OTHER)
  • Intermittent Hypoxia 2 (IH2) (OTHER)
  • SHAM - normoxia (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Iowa โ€” Iowa City, Iowa

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (319) 384-1009

Email: darren-casey@uiowa.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—