Visual Hallucinations in 246-Km Mountain Ultra-Marathoners: An Observational Study

• Published in: Chinese journal of physiology Vol. 64; no. 5; pp. 225 - 231
• Main Authors: Huang, Ming-Kun, Chang, Kuo-Song, Kao, Wei-Fong, Li, Li-Hua, How, Chorng-Kuang, Wang, Shih-Hao, Lin, Yen-Kuang, Hwang, Yuh-Shyan, Chien, Ding-Kuo, Chiu, Yu-Hui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.09.2021

Ultra-marathons are typically held over harsh terrains such as mountains, deserts, or other wilderness, and place severe demands on the physical and psychological capabilities of participants. Adventure-race competitors commonly report hallucinations. The goal of this study was to gain insight into...