Chronical Illness-related Limitations of the Ability to Cope With Rising Temperatures, Third Wave (NCT06890208) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Chronical Illness-related Limitations of the Ability to Cope With Rising Temperatures, Third Wave
Germany176 participantsStarted 2025-06-11
Plain-language summary
The CLIMATE-III Observational Study examines to what extent chronically ill patients experience adverse health effects because of heat and whether the patients' specific health behavior, somatosensory amplification, risk and benefit perception, self-efficacy, health literacy, and the degree of urbanisation of the patients' administration district are associated with these effects. Study participants from Germany and Italy will be included in the sample.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* being 18 years or older
* at least one of the following conditions: Coronary Heart Disease; Myocardial Infarction; Heart Failure; Cardiac Arrhythmias; Peripheral Artery Disease; Stroke; Transient Ischemic Attack; Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 or 2); Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Asthma; Renal Insufficiency; Depressive Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Schizophrenia; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases.
Exclusion Criteria:
* no capacity to consent
* severe visual impairment
* insufficient German language skills
* not able to use internet browser (eg, lack of hardware)
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.
1This study looked at how people with conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and kidney disease cope with rising temperatures — given that I have one of these conditions, can you help me understand how heat stress might specifically affect my health and what warning signs I should watch for?
2The trial has already been completed and was measuring the overall severity of adverse health effects related to heat in people with chronic illnesses — has any published data or findings from this study come out that might be relevant to how I manage my condition during hot weather?
3Since this study covered such a wide range of conditions including heart disease, stroke, depression, and lung disease, and I may have more than one of these, does having multiple conditions put me at greater risk during heat events, and should I be taking any extra precautions?
4The study focused on people's ability to cope with rising temperatures — are there specific lifestyle changes, medications adjustments, or action plans my care team recommends for me during heatwaves given my diagnosis?
5Given that this was an observational study measuring health effects rather than testing a treatment, are there any clinical trials currently recruiting that are actually testing interventions to help people with my condition better manage heat-related health risks?
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
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Summary score of severity of adverse health effects