Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Evaluation of the Thermal Protection Provided by Submarine Rescue Suits: Half Suit Versus Full Suit
Lead Sponsor:
Medical Corps, Israel Defense Force
Conditions:
Cold Exposure, Hypothermia, Thermal Insulation, Immersion Suits, Submarine Evacuation
Eligibility:
MALE
18-35 years
Brief Summary
This study evaluated the thermal and functional performance of full-body versus half-body Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment (SEIE) suits during cold water immersion (\~16.5°C) and raft sitting. Twe...
Detailed Description
This study investigates the performance of full-body versus half-body Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment (SEIE) suits under conditions simulating submarine emergencies in cold water (\~16.5°C). In s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy active-duty submariners
- Male participants aged 20-25 years
- No history of cardiovascular, respiratory, or neurological disorders
- Not acclimatized to cold environments or cold water exposure
- Provided written informed consent
- Medically cleared for cold water immersion by a physician prior to participation -
Exclusion
- History of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders
- Regular exposure to cold environments or cold water (cold-acclimatized individuals)
- Use of medications that could affect thermoregulation or neuromuscular function
- Any skin conditions that may be aggravated by cold water immersion
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Failure to pass pre-exposure medical examination by a study physician
- \-
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06992050
Start Date
March 1 2018
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
May 28 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Israel Naval Medical Institute
Haifa, Israel, 3109601