CompletedNot Applicable

Cold Water Immersion Stirring in Hyperthermic Individuals

United States16 participantsStarted 2019-10-23

Plain-language summary

The best way to cool a very hot person is using cold water immersion, however, the optimization of this technique has not been established. The goal of this study is to determine differences in cooling rates among two types of cold water immersion and passive cooling following immersion.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 39 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-39 y old men and women * Self-reported to be healthy * Currently completes aerobic exercise at least 30 minutes a day, at least 2 days per week Exclusion Criteria: * History of any cardiovascular, neurologic, renal, or metabolic disease * History of any contraindications on the CoreTemp contraindications and warnings document * Current tobacco use or regular use within the last 2 years * Taking medications with known thermoregulatory or cardiovascular effects (e.g., aspirin, beta blockers, diuretics, psychotropics, etc.) * History of exertional heat stroke * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding * Inability to follow the rules of the protocols or understand the consent form

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cooling rate

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04613843

SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 39 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.