Status:
RECRUITING
The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress
Lead Sponsor:
University of Ottawa
Conditions:
Heat Stress
Temperature Change, Body
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The hijab (headscarf and cloak) is a Muslim dress, which covers the head, neck and chest, and conceals the female hair, leaving the face uncovered. It is worn by Muslim women worldwide including young...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy young female (18-35 years)
- non smoking
- English or French speaking
- ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- claustrophobia
- engaged in endurance training
- acute or chronic illness
- sedentary (not engaged in any form of physical activity)
- physical restriction limiting physical activity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 13 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07174180
Start Date
June 13 2025
End Date
December 31 2025
Last Update
September 15 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N6N5