Lower limb immersion for Heat Stress

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, CanadaHeat Stress+4 MoreLower limb immersion - Other
Eligibility
65 - 85
All Sexes
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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
  • Heat Stroke
  • Heat Wave
  • Heat Syncope
  • Aging

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 14 Secondary · Reporting Duration: End of heat exposure (hour 6)

Hour 6
Cardiac response to standing from supine (30:15 ratio)
Change in plasma volume
Thermography
Diastolic blood pressure
Fluid consumption
Fluid loss
Heart rate
Heart rate
Heart rate variability: SDNN
Hypesthesia
Orthostatic intolerance symptoms assessment
Rate pressure product
Systolic blood pressure
Systolic response to standing from supine
Thermal comfort

Trial Safety

Trial Design

3 Treatment Groups

No cooling intervention (control)
1 of 3
Lower limb immersion
1 of 3
Lower limb immersion + neck cooling
1 of 3

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

15 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Lower limb immersion · No Placebo Group · N/A

Lower limb immersion
Other
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Lower limb immersion · Intervention Types: Other
Lower limb immersion + neck cooling
Other
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Lower limb immersion + neck cooling · Intervention Types: Other
No cooling intervention (control)
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: No cooling (control) · Intervention Types: Other

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: end of heat exposure (hour 6)

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of OttawaLead Sponsor
183 Previous Clinical Trials
253,975 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Heat Stress
151 Patients Enrolled for Heat Stress
Glen P Kenny, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Ottawa
4 Previous Clinical Trials
151 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Heat Stress
151 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
Ronald J Sigal, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Calgary
5 Previous Clinical Trials
211 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Heat Stress
151 Patients Enrolled for Heat Stress

Eligibility Criteria

Age 65 - 85 · All Participants · 5 Total Inclusion Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

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." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.