Thermodynamic Exposure and Sleep in Military Cadets (NCT07201935) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Thermodynamic Exposure and Sleep in Military Cadets
United States45 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This pilot study investigates the effects of cold-water immersion, traditional sauna use, and their combination on sleep architecture and psychological health in military cadets. The study uses wearable technologies including the Oura Ring to collect objective sleep and physiological data.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Medical contraindications to continuous wearing of the Oura Ring.
. Current diagnosis of neurological conditions that impact vascular blood flow or the individual's ability to regulate temperature.
. History of cardio-vascular conditions or history of poor blood circulation.
. History of heat stroke or known sensitivity to hot/cold environments.
. Currently taking medications that impair fluid balance, thermoregulation, blood flow, respiration, or heart rate.
. Known dermatological disease aggravated by changes in temperature.
. Pregnant or trying to become pregnant within the study timeframe. Urine samples will be provided by interested female cadets to ensure they are not pregnant.
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?
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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
1
Sleep Efficiency
Timeframe: Each night of the baseline monitoring period (7days) and intervention phase (14days)
2
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Timeframe: At the end of the baseline monitoring phase (Day 7), end of intervention week 1 (Day 14), and end of intervention phase (Day 28)
3
Brief Mood Introspection Scale
Timeframe: At the end of the baseline monitoring phase (Day 7), end of intervention week 1 (Day 14), and end of intervention phase (Day 28)