Active External Rewarming from Accidental Hypothermia - a Dose-response Pilot Study
Launched by HAUKELAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Feb 25, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of August 20, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate if there is a dose-response relationship between the use of active external rewarming devices and core temperature rewarming rate from simulated accidental hypothermia. Volunteer research participants will be cooled in a field laboratory, and they will recieve medications to inhibit shivering, enabeling a drop in core temperature. All participants will be monitored extensively using a trans-nasal esophageal temperature probe, ECG, SpO2, Blood pressure, skin temperature and with subjective scores. After the cooling phase, the participants will be tr...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Healthy
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Normal BMI
- • Smoking
About Haukeland University Hospital
Haukeland University Hospital, located in Bergen, Norway, is a leading academic medical center renowned for its commitment to innovative research and high-quality patient care. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the hospital leverages its extensive expertise in various medical fields to facilitate cutting-edge clinical studies that aim to advance healthcare outcomes. With a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and researchers, Haukeland University Hospital fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange, ensuring that trials are conducted with the highest standards of ethics, safety, and scientific rigor. Its strategic focus on translational research enhances the bridge between laboratory discoveries and real-world applications, contributing to the global body of medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bergen, , Norway
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Øyvind Thomassen, MD, PhD
Study Director
Haukeland University Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported