Evaluating heat loss with different warming devices and blankets
Heat Loss in Humans Covered With Full-Body Blankets Connected to Different Warming Devices
This study tests which combination of warming devices and blankets works best to keep healthy adults warm by measuring how much heat they lose.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Cleveland Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06198959 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of four different warming devices paired with five types of full-body blankets in maintaining body heat. It is a single-center, assessor-blinded, multiple crossover randomized trial involving healthy adult volunteers. The researchers will measure heat loss and gain using thermal flux transducers while participants are covered with the blankets. The study aims to identify which combination of device and blanket is most effective in reducing heat loss.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 18-40 with a body mass index between 20 and 33 kg/m2.
Not a fit: Patients with serious skin conditions, vascular diseases, or recent infections will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve patient warming techniques during surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on warming devices, this specific combination of devices and blankets is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Body-mass index 20-33 kg/m2 * Age 18-40 yrs. * ASA Physical Status 1-2. Exclusion Criteria: * Serious skin lesions * History of allergy or skin sensitivity to tape or adhesive materials * History of serious vascular disease in the arms, including Raynaud's Syndrome * History of recent fever or infection
Where this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: sessled@ccf.org Sessler, MD — The Cleveland Clinic
- Study coordinator: Fabio Rodriguez, MD
- Email: rodrigf3@ccf.org
- Phone: 216-444-9950
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.