Clinical trials: Temperature
Spinal Cord Injuries
Heated Vest for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
Persons with higher levels of spinal cord injury (above the 2nd thoracic vertebrae; tetraplegia) are unable to maintain normal core body temperature (Tcore) when exposed to cool environments.
- Trial name
- NCT03662308
- Testing
- Heated Vest, Non-Heated Vest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Body Temperature Changes, Exercise
Muscle and Body Temperature Responses During Uphill and Downhill Running
In animal models of thermoregulation (how the body regulates heat), heat-sensitive nerve cells that help regulate body temperature have been identified throughout the body (e.g.
- Conditions
- Body Temperature Changes, Exercise, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT05491382
- Testing
- Uphill running, Flatland running, Downhill running
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CommonSpirit Health
Skin Lesion
Adequate Sock to Avoid Hiking Injuries
Foot lesions can be developed during hiking because of external factors. This makes it important to study the effect of hiking equipment on lesion development.
- Trial name
- NCT03914274
- Testing
- Technical sock
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
Malaria
Clinical Performance Evaluation of Fyodor Urine Malaria Test (UMT)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical performance of the one-step Fyodor Urine Malaria Test (UMT), to determine its accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) for the diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria in…
- Trial name
- NCT01921413
- Testing
- Urine Malaria Test
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 1,893 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fyodor Biotechnologies Inc
Ultrasound
Comparison of Patient Satisfaction Using Heated Versus Room Temperature Ultrasound Gel
The purpose of this single-blind, randomized control trial will be to investigate whether simply having warmed gel, as compared to room-temperature gel, during a bedside ultrasound significantly improves patient satisfaction…
- Trial name
- HUGS (NCT03135379)
- Testing
- Heated ultrasound gel, Room temperature gel
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Diabetic Retinopathy With Macular Edema of Both Eyes (Diagnosis), Central Retinal Vein Occlusion With Macular Edema
Cool vs Room-temperature Artificial Tears
Background and Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of cooled versus room temperature artificial tears in reducing post intravitreal injection (IVI) ocular discomfort.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy With Macular Edema of Both Eyes (Diagnosis), Central Retinal Vein Occlusion With Macular Edema, Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Unspecified Eye, Cystoid Macular Edema
- Trial name
- NCT05832996
- Testing
- Refresh Plus Preservative-free Lubricant Eye Drops
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Sleep
This Study Assesses the Impact of Different Sheets on Body Temperature and Sleep
Thermal comfort and subsequent sleep quality will improve with the use of bedding that incorporates thermoregulation technology, in comparison to standard bedding products.
- Trial name
- NCT03446820
- Testing
- hygro cotton sheets
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Blood Pressure, Respiration
Verification Protocol for the Cloud DX Vitaliti Continuous Vital Signs Monitor (VERDICT-2)
The VERDICT-2 verification study will examine the accuracy of the Cloud DX Vitaliti Continuous Vital Signs Monitor (Model: CVSM-1A) in an ambulatory context with healthy participants.
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Respiration, Pulse Rate, Oxygen Saturation
- Trial name
- VERDICT-2 (NCT05886153)
- Testing
- Vitaliti Continuous Vital Sign Monitor Model CVSM-1A
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Cold Exposure
Simulation Study on Advanced Medical Procedures Under Extreme Environments
Background: In emergency situations in mountainous regions, medical professionals are often required to perform advanced medical procedures swiftly and efficiently.
- Trial name
- SIMEX-MED (NCT06640595)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine
Metabolic Problems
Effects of Oral Ingestion of Drinking Water Using a Tumbler That Emits Far Infrared Rays on Metabolic Profile
The investigators conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the effects of oral ingestion of drinking water using a tumbler that emits far infrared rays at room temperature on metabolic profile…
- Trial name
- NCT03920436
- Testing
- infrared water group
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Hypothermia
Plastic Hat Trial to Prevent Hypothermia in Preterm Newborns in the Delivery Room
The purpose of this research project is to ascertain the effectiveness of plastic head covering in prevention of hypothermia. Hypothermia is defined by body temperature <36.5º Celsius by the World Health Organization.
- Trial name
- NCT00904228
- Testing
- placement of plastic cap during delivery room stabilization, placement of routine cap during delivery room stabilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hypothermia
Accuracy of Non-contact Thermometry
Subjects will be admitted to hospital the evening prior, or the morning of surgery, whereupon they will undergo standard admission processes, including pre-operative assessment by the anaesthetist assigned to that list (One of…
- Trial name
- NCT03477357
- Testing
- Geratherm non Contact thermometer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control
Assessing the Effects of Cool Roofs on Indoor Environments and Health
Ambient air temperatures in Asian, Latin American, African, and Pacific climate hotspots have broken record highs in 2024, driven by man-made climate change. Solutions are needed to reduce heat exposure in communities.
- Conditions
- Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control, Depression, Heat-related Symptoms
- Trial name
- REFLECT (NCT06579950)
- Testing
- Cool roof
- Where
- 5 sites in Burkina Faso, Fiji and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 3,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aditi Bunker
Hyperthermia, Kidney Injury, Acute
Biomarkers to Assess Acute Kidney Injury Risk During Heat Strain
Prolonged, high intensity work in a hot environment results in significant strain on the body, known as heat strain. Heat strain in hot occupational settings such as agriculture, fire suppression, and military work can lead to…
- Trial name
- NCT05710978
- Testing
- Work Protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Hemodynamic Instability
The Cold Fluids Study
In this single center crossover study the aim is to investigate the effect of Ringer's lactate solution at high and low temperatures on physiological response in healthy adults.18 healthy volunteers will be included.
- Trial name
- NCT05610254
- Testing
- Ringer's Lactate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Fever
Acetaminophen Before Vaccines for Infants Study (AVIS)
The purpose of this study is to see whether giving acetaminophen (the medicine in Tylenol) for routine infant vaccinations is helpful in preventing fever or other symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT00325819
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 374 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
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
Temperature, Preterm
Body Temperature in Preterm Neonates: Creating a Data Model
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the characteristics, medical history, interventions performed within the first six hours, and follow-up findings of preterm newborns receiving respiratory support and…
- Trial name
- NCT07176364
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Heat Stress Disorders, Wounds and Injuries
Effects of Environmental Heat Exposure on Human Multiple Organ Function
This is a randomized controlled human exposure crossover study. Investigators aims to assess the acute effects of high temperature exposure and the underlying mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Heat Stress Disorders, Wounds and Injuries, Body Temperature Changes, Multiple Organ Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06938932
- Testing
- High temperature exposure, Moderate temperature exposure
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yinan Qu
Heart Rate, All-day Steps
Assessing the Effect of Cool Roofs on Health Using Smartwatches
Ambient air temperatures in Asian, Latin American, African, and Pacific climate hotspots have broken record highs in 2024. Solutions are needed to build heat resilience in communities and adapt to increasing heat from climate…
- Conditions
- Heart Rate, All-day Steps, Distance Walked, Active Minutes
- Trial name
- REFLECT (NCT06579963)
- Testing
- Cool roof
- Where
- 4 sites in Burkina Faso, India and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aditi Bunker