The thermoneutral zone- Can we use ambient temperature to aid health
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- ThermoregulationMetabolismMetabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12616001459415
- Lead Sponsor
- Terry O'Donnell
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Aged 18-60 years old
Healthy Male or Female
BMI of 18-30
Exclusion Criteria
Major cardiovascular diseases
Obesity (BMI >30)
Pregnant woman (due to DXA scan)
Diabetes
Prescription medications which may affect autonomic function
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in energy expenditure as measured with indirect calorimetry[This will be continuously measured throughout the exposure interventions.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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