Status:
COMPLETED
Initial Stay Times and Heat Mitigation Controls for Uncompensable Occupational Heat Stress - Part II
Lead Sponsor:
University of Ottawa
Conditions:
Core Temperature
Heat Stress, Exertional
Eligibility:
MALE
18-69 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Workplaces rely on upper heat stress limits provided by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) to manage the health and safety of workers in hot environments. This is pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- young (18-30 years) and older adults (50-69 years)
- habitually active, not endurance trained (\<2 sessions per week, \<150 minutes per week)
- non-smoking
- English or French speaking
- ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- pre-existing health conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
- use of medication deemed to significantly modulate thermoregulatory function and heat tolerance (e.g., antidepressants, antihistamines, diuretics)
- engaged in jobs and/or activities that involve frequent exposure to hot environments (e.g., regular sauna use)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 25 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 28 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06543719
Start Date
July 25 2024
End Date
November 28 2024
Last Update
June 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5