The effects of 11-day sleep deprivation with short naps on Christian Flühr’s (marathon-endurance world record holder and world ski champion) last two world record attempts: Hycothesis- the hypoxia research project

The hycothesis research project (2-5 years) is dedicated to investigating whether hypoxia has a positive effect on obesity and diabetes and whether musculoskeletal rehabilitation periods can be reduced. Three hypoxia facilities have joined forces (Hermann Buhl Institute of Sports Medicine, University of Jena, Herxheimand Rehabilitation Center in Karlsruhe) and are applying for state funding for research in preventive medicine. The project’s findings may significantly contribute to a reduction of metabolic syndrome (a combination of obesity and diabetes).

The hycothesis research project was coordinated by the Institute’s head, Dr. Netzer and was carried out by the Hermann Buhl Institute.

Hycothesor – Hypoxia, diabetes and obesity prevention

This 2-year research project implements hypoxia training in preventive health for long-term unemployed patients and welfare recipients with metabolic syndrome. The hycothesor project will be submitted to the national BMFT research program.

Efficacy of a combination drug (DNCG and Reproterol) in the treatment of exercise-induced asthma- a comparison of individual substances, combinations and placebos in adults

This is a phase III study for MEDA-Pharm, Frankfurt and CRO ClinResearch, Cologne. It was carried out at the Hermann Buhl Institute from 15.11.2007-29.2.2008. The study was recently completed at all the involved facilities and is now the subject matter of a HBI dissertation.

The effects of 11-day sleep deprivation with short naps on Christian Flühr’s (marathon-endurance world record holder and world ski champion) last tow world record attempts

The world record holder in endurance skiing, Christian Flühr, underwent an 11-day around-the-clock study in Obergurgl and Holland (indoor skiing center), in which polysomnography parameters including EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG and oxygen saturation levels were measured. The investigations were carried out in collaboration with the Sports Science Institute of the University of Innsbruck. The data is currently being evaluated as part of a dissertation.