CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Aging and Aerobic Fitness Level on Heat Dissipation

Greece431 participantsStarted 2014-05-01

Plain-language summary

In the context of global aging, the health risk factors associated with exercising or working in the heat for aging population are exacerbated by the rising in global surface temperatures. The purpose of this investigation is to determine at what age the heat loss decrements occur and to examine if aerobic fitness level can affect the heat loss capacity in neutral environmental conditions.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children and adults Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed chronic medical condition; * Symptoms of acute illness; * Recent (past 4 weeks) usage of medications known to affect the circulatory system, the thyroid, the pituitary function, or the metabolic status

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Aerobic fitness level

Timeframe: Through study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Change from baseline ear canal temperature

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Change from baseline axillary temperature

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Physical activity levels

Timeframe: Once before the shuttle run test

Change from baseline body weight

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Change from baseline whole Body Sweat Rate

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Air temperature

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04241900

SponsorPetros Dinas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

9 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Aerobic fitness level

Timeframe: Through study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Change from baseline ear canal temperature

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Change from baseline axillary temperature

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Physical activity levels

Timeframe: Once before the shuttle run test

Change from baseline body weight

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Change from baseline whole Body Sweat Rate

Timeframe: Change from baseline to the end of study completion (a shuttle run test), an average of 15 minutes

Air temperature