Comparing cooling blankets to non-cooling blankets for treating heat stroke
Official title: Non-inferiority Study of the Effect of Non-cooling Blanket on Body Temperature in Patients With Heat Stroke
Run by Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · NCT05923931 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using cooling blankets helps people with heat stroke cool down faster and feel better compared to those using regular blankets.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Guli, Zhejiang and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 28, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05923931 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with heat stroke.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients requiring immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation or those with severe underlying organ damage may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cooling blankets in patients diagnosed with heat stroke by comparing their cooling rates and outcomes against those receiving non-cooling blankets. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the cooling or non-cooling blanket group. The study seeks to determine if the use of cooling blankets can enhance the cooling speed and improve the overall prognosis for patients suffering from heat stroke.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols for heat stroke, potentially reducing morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of cooling methods in heat stroke management is established, this specific comparison of cooling versus non-cooling blankets is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old * diagnosed as heat stroke * informed consent of patients or family members Exclusion Criteria: * need immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation * body temperature \<39.5℃ on admission * with the underlying disease of severe organ damage * pregnant women
Where it's running
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Yongkang No.1 People's Hospital
Guli, Zhejiang, China Recruiting -
Yiwu Central Hospital
Yiwu, Zhejiang, China Recruiting -
Dongyang People's Hospital
Dongyang, China Recruiting -
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, China Recruiting -
Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital
Jinhua, China Recruiting -
Jinhua People's Hospital
Jinhua, China Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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Lanxi People's Hospital
Lanxi, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lan Chen — Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Xiuqin Feng
- Email: fengxiuqin@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: +8613757119151
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.