RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05484739

Heat Waves and the Elderly - Cooling Modalities

Heat Waves in the Elderly: Reducing Thermal and Cardiovascular Consequences


Sponsor

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Feb 21, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess how well cooling modalities work in reducing cardiovascular stress of the elderly to heat wave conditions


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Control, Fan, and others for people with aging and hyperthermia. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 65 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERWater Spray

Participants will receive water spraying on their body throughout the climate chamber exposure.

OTHERFan

Participants will be exposed to a fan throughout the climate chamber exposure.

OTHERWater Spray and Fan

Participants will receive both water spraying and a fan throughout the climate chamber exposure.

OTHERControl

Participants will NOT receive either water spray or a fan exposure.


Locations(1)

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Dallas, Texas, United States

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