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

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University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N6N5