Clinical trials: Heat Stress
Aging
Cooling Strategies for Older Adults in the Heat
The earth's climate is warming, and the number of heat waves has increased in recent years. At the same time, the number of adults over the age of 65 is growing.
- Trial name
- NCT06349616
- Testing
- Intermittent cold-water hand and forearm immersion, No intermittent cold-water hand and forearm immersion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Heat Stroke
Development of an Active Heat Dissipation Device Based on Thermoelectric Cooling Technology: Aiming to Improve Endurance Sports Performance
This project investigates the effectiveness of pre-exercise active cooling using a temperature-controlled cooling vest in reducing heat-related physiological strain during endurance-type aerobic exercise in non-regularly trained…
- Trial name
- DAHDD-TCT (NCT07539714)
- Testing
- TEC Vest, No Pre-Cooling (Without Vest), Water Cooled Vest
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University
Blood Loss, Surgical, Transfusion Rate
Effect of Electrosurgery on Blood Loss and Intraoperative Transfusions in Musculoskeletal Tumor Surgery
Resection of malign musculoskeletal tumors and reconstruction with large tumor prostheses often results in relevant blood loss requiring hemodynamic stabilization and transfusion.
- Conditions
- Blood Loss, Surgical, Transfusion Rate, Electrosurgery, Tumororthopaedics
- Trial name
- NCT05164809
- Testing
- Application of novel electrodes
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Sickle Cell Trait
Sickle Cell Trait in Football Players
This study will look at the five different types of sickle cell and their relation to self-reported ill health to determine whether or not one or two of the sickle cell haplotypes are correlated with worse health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT01891877
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Diseases
Study on Intervention Effect of Heat-related Health Risk Early Warning Digital Technology for School-age Children
This cluster randomized trial is conducted in Beijing primary schools to evaluate the efficacy of a WeChat mini-program-based high-temperature early warning intervention on the physical and cognitive health of school-age…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Respiratory Diseases, Mental Health Disorders, Heat Illness
- Trial name
- NCT07643571
- Testing
- WeChat Mini-program Based Heat Health Risk Early Warning Intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, China
Muscle Recovery, Muscle Soreness
Accelerating Post-exercise Muscle Glycogen Resynthesis in Humans: Impact of Combined Nutrient Intake and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression or Heat Therapy
To determine if modalities designed to improve blood flow combined with post-exercise nutrient intake will improve replenishment of muscle glycogen better than nutrient intake alone.
- Conditions
- Muscle Recovery, Muscle Soreness, Glycogen Depletion
- Trial name
- NCT04371237
- Testing
- Compression sleeve, Heat therapy, Glycogen-depleting exercise session
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Hyperthermia
Skin Surface and Intradermal Temperature Responses to Heat Stress
The purpose of this study is to compare surface and intradermal skin temperature responses to heat stress with and without evaporative and convective cooling.
- Trial name
- NCT06593067
- Testing
- Control, Fan, Fan and Water Spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hyperthermia
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sauna Detoxification Study: Phase I
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of sauna use on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the blood of healthy human adults, as well as to assess safety, feasibility, and tolerability, and effects on quality of life…
- Trial name
- NCT01905098
- Testing
- Sauna Detoxification Protocol, Observation Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bastyr University
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Fever After Misoprostol Administration for the Treatment of Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage
This study will evaluate side effects after sublingual misoprostol (600 mcg) as a first-line treatment for primary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to suspected uterine atony.
- Trial name
- NCT01080846
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- Ecuador
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Hyperthermia
Infrared Bioeffect System for the Treatment of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a common nail plate infection caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytic molds, and yeasts. The disease is difficult to achieve self-healing and predisposed to secondary bacterial infections.
- Trial name
- NCT06036654
- Testing
- infrared thermotherapy instrument
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gao Xinghua
Endothelial Dysfunction
Artery Function Responses to Heat Therapy and Exercise Training
This study will explore the effects of 8 weeks of local leg heat therapy, exercise training, or both on measures of vascular function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscle strength in young, healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04588103
- Testing
- Heat therapy, Exercise training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Hyperthermia
Laboratory Heat Biomarker and Cooling Interventions
Our study has two goals. The first goal is to find a blood test that can detect signs of strain from heat in the body ("a biomarker").
- Trial name
- NCT07617649
- Testing
- Hand cooling table, Cooling bandana
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Heat Stress, Body Temperature Changes
Heat Stress in Wheelchair Sports
The aim of the study is to study the thermoregulatory responses under real life conditions, such as during wheelchair rugby and basketball matches.
- Trial name
- NCT03815708
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil
Aging
Chronic Passive Heating in Healthy Older Adults
Aging is associated with a decline in cardiovascular health, cognitive function and losses in muscle strength, with half or more of those over age 65 suffering from two or more comorbidities (e.g., heart disease, type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT05618197
- Testing
- Passive heating
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Heat Cramps, Heat Rash
Testing Interventions to Mitigate the Health Impact of Heatwaves on Primary School Children in Climate-vulnerable Districts of Bangladesh.
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of implementing a combination of heat education and school-based physical infrastructure interventions in reducing heat related illnesses and improving educational outcomes…
- Conditions
- Heat Cramps, Heat Rash, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07877935
- Testing
- Solar reflective paint, Bamboo ceiling with polyethylene foam, Heat education toolkit
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 2,875 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BRAC University
Sleep Deprivation
The Effect of Partial and Complete Sleep Deprivation on Heat Tolerance
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of partial and complete sleep deprivation on exercise heat tolerance. Twelve healthy young male volunteers will participate in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT01596543
- Testing
- partial and complete sleep deprivation
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Heat Stroke, Healthy
The Development Of A Novel Biomarker For Early Identification Of The Individual's State Of Tolerance To Heat
Today, the level of tolerance to heat is based on physiological strain indices, with no correlates to any relevant biomarker. We hypothesize that oxidative stress (OS) and the formation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species…
- Trial name
- NCT01290159
- Testing
- heat tolerance test (HTT)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Heat Illness, Quality of Life
Structural Heat Adaptation and Education in Rural Setting
This study aims to understand whether simple, low-cost interventions, such as improved home cooling, practical advice, and minor home modifications, can help protect people's health and quality of life during periods of extreme…
- Trial name
- SHAPES (NCT06983483)
- Testing
- Community education and awareness, Participatory local structural and environmental heat mitigation solutions
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 7,128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate (Ritalin®) Effect During Exposure to Exercise and Heat Stress in ADD/ADHD Treated Patients
The purpose of this study is to explore the possible effects of MPH use on physiological functions among ADHD\ADD patients, by performing a set of physical trials to assess aerobic and anaerobic capacity, to characterize the…
- Trial name
- NCT02704546
- Testing
- Methylphenidate
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Acute Kidney Injury, Exertional Heat Illness
Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Measures and Markers of Acute Kidney Injury After Exercise in the Heat
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if one week of creatine monohydrate supplementation alters inflammation, markers of acute kidney injury (AKI) risk, and cognitive performance in active, young, healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT07472426
- Testing
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Northern Iowa