Education and Resources for Heat Stress
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The investigators are studying the dangers that farmworkers face while working in the fields and at home. The investigators goals are:1. Measure how much heat and chemicals farmworkers in Imperial County are exposed to. The investigators will ask the participants to wear a special belt under their clothes during work to measure heat. The investigators will also put two small temperature monitors in the participant's home for a day. The investigators will collect a urine sample to check hydration, and also measure the participants height, weight, blood pressure, and some blood markers for diseases using a simple finger-prick test. To measure chemicals, the investigators will give the participants a wristband to wear for a week and hang another in the participants home. The investigators will also collect dust from each participant's home with a vacuum. Then, the investigators will analyze everything at San Diego State University. After collecting samples, a trained community health worker will ask the participants a few questions about their work, lifestyle, health symptoms, and any hazards they face. The investigators will meet the participants twice at their homes to distribute the tools which will later be collected. Once the tools are collected, the investigators will have the chance to follow up with the participants if they have any questions.2. Provide help to lower heat and chemical exposure with the help of community health workers.3. Measure heat and chemicals again using the same methods to see if the project made a difference.4. Talk to participants about what they liked and how the investigators can make future projects better.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems unlikely that you would need to stop, as the study focuses on measuring heat and chemical exposure, not on medication effects.
Is the heat stress reduction intervention safe for humans?
How does the Education and Resources for Heat Stress treatment differ from other treatments for heat-related illness?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Community Health Worker Intervention, Community Health Worker Intervention, Heat Stress Reduction Intervention, Chemical Exposure Reduction Intervention in the Education and Resources for Heat Stress clinical trial?
Research shows that training, education, and preventive strategies like rest-shade-water programs can help reduce heat-related illnesses in workers exposed to high temperatures. These interventions have been effective in various settings, such as municipal outdoor workers and agricultural workers, by improving awareness and reducing physiological heat strain.128910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for farmworkers living in Imperial County, California who work in agriculture and plan to stay in the area for at least six months. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these specific conditions.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants' heat and chemical exposure levels are measured using wearable devices and home monitors. Biological samples are collected for analysis.
Intervention
Community health workers provide assistance to reduce heat and chemical exposure.
Post-Intervention Assessment
Heat and chemical exposure levels are measured again using the same methods to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any additional feedback and to discuss improvements for future projects.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Community Health Worker Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
San Diego State University
Lead Sponsor