What is the impact of dousing water on the skin on the rate of dehydration during a simulated heatwave?

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Dehydration; Heat related illness; Heat related cardiovascular strain; Thermal discomfort; Age related sweating decrements; Public Health - Other public health; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000722190
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-05-14
• Last Update Posted: 16 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 108

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must fall into one of our three potential age categories; 18-40, 45-55 or 65+ years old.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Not within a specified age bracket
2. Currently taking medication that may impact thermoregulatory outcomes
3. Current respiratory, renal or metabolic disease/ disorder(s)
4. Current smoker
5. Recent (<12 months) stomach surgery
6. Pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified