Comparing cooling blankets to non-cooling blankets for treating heat stroke
Non-inferiority Study of the Effect of Non-cooling Blanket on Body Temperature in Patients With Heat Stroke
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Guli, Zhejiang and 6 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05923931 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with heat stroke.
Not a fit: Patients requiring immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation or those with severe underlying organ damage may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Guli, Zhejiang and 6 other locations
- Yongkang First 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)
- Lanxi People's Hospital — Lanxi, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lan Chen — Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
- Study coordinator: Xiuqin Feng
- Email: fengxiuqin@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: +8613757119151
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.