HEAT STRESS

This study is testing whether giving air conditioners and a $100 electricity subsidy to older adults in Boston neighborhoods can reduce heat stress, heat strain, and related health problems. One hundred participants aged 55-95 who don't have AC will be randomly assigned to receiv…

This study looks at whether low oxygen levels (like at high altitudes) increase the risk of heat stress during moderate work in hot environments. Twenty healthy young and older men will walk on a treadmill in a hot room, once with normal oxygen and once with low oxygen. Researche…

This study looks at whether wearing a hijab (headscarf and cloak) makes it harder for the body to cool down during exercise in hot, dry weather. Twelve healthy women aged 18-35 will exercise in a 40°C room, both with and without a hijab. Researchers will measure body temperature,…

This study checks whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C is enough to protect young, habitually active adults from heat stress. Ten healthy volunteers aged 18-29 will spend 8 hours in a controlled warm room, either resting or doing light exercise while wearing extra clothing…

This study looks at whether taking a hot bath before or after muscle-damaging exercise helps muscles recover faster. Researchers will measure muscle function and a protein called HSP70, which helps protect and repair cells. The study involves 96 healthy young male athletes who ex…

This study looks at how being in a hot room affects the body, thinking, and mood of people with schizophrenia. Ten adults with and without schizophrenia will sit in a warm or very hot room for six hours, doing light activity. The goal is to learn how heat impacts them so we can c…

This study looks at whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C can prevent dangerous heat strain and mental fog in children aged 10-15 during a simulated school day. Ten kids will be exposed to both a mild (26°C) and a hot (36°C) room while their body temperature and mood are me…

This study looks at whether the recommended indoor temperature limit of 26°C is safe for older adults (65-85) when they do light chores or wear extra clothing. Ten participants will spend 8 hours in a controlled room doing rest or light exercise, with or without an extra layer of…

This study looks at why some people get sick from heat and sun exposure while others don't. Researchers will monitor 80 healthy volunteers in Denmark and Greece as they undergo controlled heat and UV radiation in a lab. The goal is to develop personalized alerts and advice to hel…

This study tests whether installing cooling equipment in low-income homes in Bangladesh can reduce heat stress and improve health. About 1,500 participants will have sensors placed inside and outside their homes and wear monitors to track heart rate, sleep, and other health measu…

This study looks at whether two common heart medications, propranolol and metoprolol, cause older adults to get hotter than normal during extreme heat. Researchers will measure body temperature and sweat rate in 22 healthy volunteers aged 65 and older over 3 hours of heat exposur…