Testing a simple cooling intervention to improve health, safety and performance of footballers playing in the heat

Not Applicable

• Conditions: T67; Effects of heat and light

• Registration Number: DRKS00032208
• Lead Sponsor: Institut für Sport- und Präventivmedizin, Universität des Saarlandes

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-07-25
• Study Completion: 2024-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Active Footballers

Exclusion Criteria

Acute Infection/Injury

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The study examines a practical cooling strategy for its effectiveness in reducing heat strain, physiological strain, and subjective strain, as well as increasing the performance and well-being of participants.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
As an additional outcome, participants' feedback on their subjective perceptions of the intervention (acceptability, effectiveness, appropriateness, etc.) will provide guidance on design and implementation in practice.