Understanding heat regulation during exercise in military personnel

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on assessing thermoregulation in military personnel who have experienced exercise-induced heat stroke. It utilizes a Heat Tolerance Test (HTT) conducted in a controlled environment to evaluate physiological responses such as heart rate, skin temperature, and sweat loss. The study aims to differentiate between individuals who are heat intolerant and those who are heat tolerant, providing valuable insights into their thermophysiological profiles. The findings could enhance understanding of heat-related illnesses and improve safety protocols in military training.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Be included in the main EXPLO-CCE study;
* Subject trained or re-trained at 2 aerobic sessions per week;
* At least 2 months from the exercise heat stroke experience

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject with a current medication treatment (for the control group only),
* Subject with a contraindication to the ingestion of a thermal capsule, namely:

  * Weight less than 37 kg
  * Inflammatory, motor or obstructive disease of the digestive tract
  * History of digestive surgery
  * Participant requiring a CT or MRI scan prior to removal of the thermal capsule (scheduled scan)
  * Presence of an implantable electronic device (e.g. pacemaker)

Where it's running

• Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées
  Brétigny-sur-Orge, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alexandra MALGOYRE, MD, PhD
• Email: alexandra.malgoyre@intradef.gouv.fr
• Phone: 178651317

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.