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Betaine for Inflammation (FFBET Trial)
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Research Sponsored by Michael J. Ormsbee
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Structural Firefighter
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately before and immediately after the completion of the live burn
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FFBET Trial Summary
This trial tests if betaine supplementation helps firefighters stay cooler and reduce inflammation during training. #Firefighters #Betaine
Who is the study for?
This trial is for structural firefighters. It's designed to see if taking betaine helps with body temperature control, reduces inflammation, and increases body water during intense training. Firefighters must take betaine for a month and will be monitored through various physical measures.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of betaine supplementation compared to a placebo in controlling core temperature, reducing inflammation, and maintaining hydration levels in firefighters during live burn exercises.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, common side effects from supplements like betaine could include gastrointestinal issues such as stomach upset or cramps. Participants' reactions may vary.
FFBET Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowFFBET Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately before and immediately after the completion of the live burn
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately before and immediately after the completion of the live burn
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Stress (enzyme linked immunoassays)
Stress (respiration efficiency)
Subjective measures
+3 moreSecondary outcome measures
Chronic Stress (enzyme linked immunoassays)
Chronic Stress (vitals) professional firefighters.
Fluid Compartment Volumes (Bioelectrical Impedance Spectrocopy) professional firefighters.
FFBET Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: BetaineActive Control1 Intervention
10 participants will be given betaine
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
10 participants will be given rice-flour as a placebo
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Michael J. OrmsbeeLead Sponsor
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