Understanding heat regulation during exercise in military personnel
Study of Thermoregulation in Exercise Heat Stroke in the Military Environment
This study is testing how well military personnel can handle heat during exercise to see if they are heat tolerant or not, which could help improve safety during training.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brétigny-sur-Orge) |
| Trial ID | NCT05847465 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are military personnel who have undergone exercise heat stroke and are currently trained or re-trained with a minimum of two aerobic sessions per week.
Not a fit: Patients currently on medication or those with specific contraindications, such as certain digestive issues or electronic implants, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for preventing heat stroke in military personnel during training and operations.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using controlled heat tolerance testing is established, this specific application in military personnel is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Brétigny-sur-Orge
- 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
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.