Heat Acclimation in Females

Launched by TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY · Aug 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Heat Acclimation in Females," is looking at how to help women perform better during exercise in hot conditions. The researchers want to find out if continuing a special heat training program after initial training helps improve exercise performance even more than just the initial heat training alone. Participants will exercise in the heat at three different times: before starting the heat training, after completing it, and after a maintenance period. The team will measure factors like heart function, blood volume, body temperature, and overall exercise ability to see which method works best.

To be eligible for this study, women aged 18 to 55 who are familiar with cycling and currently engage in endurance exercise can apply. Participants should also have a good level of fitness, measured by something called VO2max (a measure of how well your body uses oxygen during exercise). It’s important to note that those who cannot exercise, have heat intolerance, or are pregnant are not eligible. If you are chosen to participate, you can expect to take part in several exercise sessions and help researchers learn more about how the body adapts to heat.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Familiar with the sport of cycling and own a bicycle and smart trainer (or a trainer and a power meter).
• • Endurance athlete or currently engaging in endurance exercise
• • Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) greater than 40 ml/kg/min
• • Between the ages of 18 and 55
• • Able to speak, read, and write in English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to exercise
• • Previous or current heat intolerance
• • Pregnant