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Skin Surface and Intradermal Temperature Responses to Heat Stress
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare surface and intradermal skin temperature responses to heat stress with and without evaporative and convective cooling.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
9
Start Date
2024-10-01
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2025-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Control
Individuals will be exposed to a heated environment (41°C, 15% humidity) for a period of 15 minutes without a cooling modality.
Fan
Individuals will be exposed to a heated environment (41°C, 15% humidity) for a period of 15 minutes with an electric fan as a cooling modality.
Fan and Water Spray
Individuals will be exposed to a heated environment (41°C, 15% humidity) for a period of 15 minutes with an electric fan and water spray as cooling modalities.
Water Spray
Individuals will be exposed to a heated environment (41°C, 15% humidity) for a period of 15 minutes with water spray as a cooling modality.
Locations (1)
Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
Dallas, Texas, United States