Wearing a hijab and whole-body heat loss during exercise in hot, dry conditions

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

Healthy non-smoking women aged 18–35 will perform intermittent moderate-intensity exercise in an environmental chamber set to 40°C and 15% relative humidity, once wearing a hijab and once without. Researchers will measure dry and evaporative heat exchange, core temperature, and other markers of heat strain to compare heat dissipation between conditions. Participants must be physically active (not endurance-trained or sedentary), free of acute or chronic illness and claustrophobia, and able to provide informed consent. Testing is conducted in-person at the University of Ottawa laboratory.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* healthy young female (18-35 years)
* non smoking
* English or French speaking
* ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* claustrophobia
* engaged in endurance training
* acute or chronic illness
* sedentary (not engaged in any form of physical activity)
* physical restriction limiting physical activity

Where it's running

• University of Ottawa
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Glen P Kenny, PhD — University of Ottawa
• Study coordinator: Glen P Kenny, PhD
• Email: gkenny@uottawa.ca
• Phone: 6135625800

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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.