Status:
RECRUITING
Heat Strain Prevention in Elderly Agricultural Workers
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Heat Stress Disorders
Heat Stroke
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study explores a multi-component heat strain prevention program for older agricultural workers in response to climate change. It assesses hydration, rest breaks, reflective clothing, and shade pro...
Detailed Description
This intervention study is designed to assess the efficacy of a sustainable heat strain prevention program tailored for elderly agricultural workers. It targets a specific population of 120 workers ag...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 60 years or older
- Actively working in agricultural occupations (farming, field labor, etc.)
- Available to participate during the 4-week intervention timeline
- Fluent in spoken and written Arabic
- Agree to wear physiological monitoring devices during work
Exclusion
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Cognitive impairments affecting ability to understand and implement program guidelines
- Dependence on supportive equipment like canes or wheelchairs
- Chronic medical conditions expected to worsen with heat exposure (e.g. uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, kidney failure)
- Required regular medications that impair thermoregulation
- Allergies or sensitivities to monitoring devices and their attachments that cannot be mitigated
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 10 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 20 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06192069
Start Date
January 10 2024
End Date
May 20 2024
Last Update
April 23 2024
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Cairo university
Giza, Egypt