Work-To-Rest Ratios
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Hyperthermia
- Registration Number
- NCT05327764
- Lead Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare physiological responses to two hours of work adhering to two variations of a work-to-rest ratio in a hot environment.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
- Healthy 18-39 year old individuals
- Physically active
Exclusion Criteria
- History of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, neural, or renal disease
- Hypertensive or tachycardic during the screening visit (systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg, resting heart rate ≥ 100 bpm)
- Taking medication or supplements with a known side effect of affecting physiologic responses to exercise (e.g., acetaminophen, beta blockers, statins, aspirin)
- Any form of tobacco or nicotine use in the past six months
- Current musculoskeletal injury impacting physical activity
- A positive pregnancy test at any point in the study
- Study physician discretion based on any other medical condition or medication
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in heart rate Upon completion of 80 minutes of work Heart rate is measured using a telemetry strap
Change in core body temperature Upon completion of 2 hours of the work protocol Core body temperature is measured using a rectal thermistor
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University at Buffalo
🇺🇸Buffalo, New York, United States