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Influence of Wet Clothing on Thermal Protection

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Study Overview

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Description

The aim of this investigation is to provide guidance for assessing the influence of wet clothing, and its drying time, on body temperature responses during cold air exposure. Twelve healthy and fit adults (men and women aged 18-49) will complete this study. Four cold air exposures (41°F, 180 min) will be randomly conducted, each while wearing a different clothing ensemble that has been saturated by water. During each cold air exposure, you will be asked to rest for 60 min and perform weighted (38.5lbs) treadmill walking for up to 120 min.

Official Title

Influence of Wet Clothing on Thermal Protection

Quick Facts

Study Start:2021-09-02
Study Completion:2023-09-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05409937

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 49 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Military or civilian, male or female, between the ages of 18 (17 if active duty military) and 49 years.
  2. * Able to carry a rucksack weighing 35 kg (77lbs) for at least 20 minutes and able to carry a rucksack weighing 17.5kg (38.5lbs) for up to 120 minutes
  3. * In good health as determined by our OMSO (Office of Medical Support and Oversight) General Medical Clearance.
  4. * Vaccinated against COVID 19.
  5. * Willing to refrain from heavy exercise and alcoholic beverages for 24 hours before each testing session.
  6. * Willing to refrain from smoking or tobacco use for 8 hours before each testing session.
  7. * Willing to refrain from caffeine ingestion for 12 hours before each testing session.
  8. * Body fat percentage \<18% for males, \< 24% for females, once 6 individuals of higher body fat (18% or greater for males, 24% or greater for females) have completed the study.
  1. * History of cold injuries.
  2. * Raynaud's syndrome.
  3. * Cold-induced asthma/bronchospasm.
  4. * Medications or dietary supplements that could alter cardiovascular, thermoregulatory, or vascular control.
  5. * Heart, lung, kidney, muscle, or nerve disorder(s).
  6. * Planned MRI during or within two days after completing the study.
  7. * Known allergy to adhesives.
  8. * Female and pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Afton D Seeley, Ph.D.
CONTACT
508-206-2423
afton.d.seeley.civ@health.mil

Study Locations (Sites)

USARIEM
Natick, Massachusetts, 01760
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2021-09-02
Study Completion Date2023-09-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2021-09-02
Study Completion Date2023-09-30

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Low Body Temperatures