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Behavioural Intervention

Ceiling Fans for Heat Stress in Older Adults

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Led By Glen P Kenny, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Ottawa

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Aged 65-85 years

Be older than 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up end of heat exposure (hour 8)

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Study Summary

This trial is studying how fans and no airflow affect body core temperature, cardiovascular strain, orthostatic intolerance, dehydration, and thermal comfort in older adults exposed to extreme heat.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for non-smoking men and women aged 65-85 who can consent to participate. They must be able to communicate in English or French. The study aims to help older adults, especially since they are more vulnerable during heat waves and often lack access to air conditioning.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests if ceiling fans can reduce the risk of overheating in older adults during a heat wave by comparing two scenarios: one with standard airflow from a ceiling fan and another without any airflow (control). Participants will experience these conditions while resting in bed.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

There are no direct side effects expected from participating in this trial as it involves only the use of a ceiling fan versus no cooling. However, participants will be monitored for any discomfort or health issues related to heat exposure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 65 and 85 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ end of heat exposure (hour 8)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~end of heat exposure (hour 8)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of heat exposure (hour 8) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Core temperature (peak)

Secondary outcome measures

Cardiac Response to Standing From Supine (30:15 Ratio)

Change in plasma volume

Core temperature (AUC)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Ceiling fan generating airflowExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Adults aged 65-85 years with or without type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension

Group II: No cooling intervention (control)Active Control1 Intervention

Adults aged 65-85 years with or without type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of OttawaLead Sponsor

208 Previous Clinical Trials

267,136 Total Patients Enrolled

Glen P Kenny, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Ottawa

7 Previous Clinical Trials

225 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is my eligibility sufficient to join this investigation?

"Eligibility requirements for this trial call for patients with hyperthermia between the ages of 65 and 85. Approximately 20 participants are needed to complete enrollment goals."

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Does the study permit elderly participants?

"Patients aged 65 to 85 are being recruited for this medical trial."

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Are there any open spots available to join this research?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is no longer taking on patients; the trial was first put up in November 1st 2023 and last updated on November 20th of the same year. Yet, there are currently 329 other studies searching for volunteers right now."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Efficacy of Ceiling Fans for Mitigating Thermal Strain During Bed Rest in Older Adults During Heat Waves

Glen P. Kenny 2023. "Efficacy of Ceiling Fans for Mitigating Thermal Strain During Bed Rest in Older Adults During Heat Waves". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06142890.

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