CompletedNot Applicable

S&B Heat Stress Pilot Protocols

United States14 participantsStarted 2023-06-22

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to develop a heat stress program for the construction industry and evaluate its feasibility and appeal.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * employed at S\&B * work more than 20 hours a week Exclusion Criteria: * severe chronic disease (e.g. severe pulmonary or cardiovascular disease * history of severe heat stroke * use of a pacemaker * any medical issue which would render the participant unable to wear a chest monitor and cooling vest.

What they're measuring

Thermal discomfort as assessed by the thermal comfort scale

Timeframe: end of study (about 2 hours after start)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06094764

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-23

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