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Lower limb immersion for Heat Stress

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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
Male or female adults.
Non-smoking.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up end of heat exposure (hour 6)
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Study Summary

This trial will study ways to reduce heat-induced illnesses/death in elderly during heatwaves, like using air-con, cold water, or cold towels.

Eligible Conditions
  • Heat Stress
  • Aging
  • Heat Stroke
  • Hyperthermia
  • Heat Wave
  • Heat Syncope

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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Adults of any gender.
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You do not smoke cigarettes or use tobacco products.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~end of heat exposure (hour 6)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and end of heat exposure (hour 6) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Thermography
Secondary outcome measures
Cardiac response to standing from supine (30:15 ratio)
Change in plasma volume
Diastolic blood pressure
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Lower limb immersion + neck coolingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adults aged 65-85 years with or without type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.
Group II: Lower limb immersionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adults aged 65-85 years with or without type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.
Group III: No cooling intervention (control)Active Control1 Intervention
Adults aged 65-85 years with or without type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of OttawaLead Sponsor
202 Previous Clinical Trials
264,541 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Heat Stress
199 Patients Enrolled for Heat Stress
Glen P Kenny, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Ottawa
7 Previous Clinical Trials
227 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Heat Stress
187 Patients Enrolled for Heat Stress
Robert D Meade, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Ottawa
1 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Heat Stress
60 Patients Enrolled for Heat Stress

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current sample size of this research project?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is actively searching for test subjects who are willing to participate in the study. It was originally advertised on September 28th 2022 and recently updated on October 31st of that same year - seeking 15 volunteers from a single location."

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Is the age restriction for this medical study over 65 years of age?

"In order to be eligible for this investigation, individuals must fall between the ages of 65 and 85. 30 studies are available for minors while 318 can be accessed by those over 65 years old."

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Who is eligible to participate in this clinical research endeavor?

"Patients who are 65 to 85 years old and suffer from thermoregulation issues may be eligible for acceptance into this trial. A total of 15 candidates will ultimately join the experiment."

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Is there presently an opportunity to enroll in this clinical experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's information reveals that this clinical trial opened to recruiting on September 28th 2022 and was recently updated on October 31st 2022. The study is seeking 15 participants from a single site."

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~7 spots leftby Mar 2025