Hidden heat risk: one copy of CF gene may raise danger
NCT ID NCT06847256
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether people who carry one copy of the cystic fibrosis gene (but don't have the disease) are more likely to get dehydrated or have heat-related problems. Researchers will compare 100 carriers with 100 non-carriers using surveys and a 45-minute sauna challenge. The goal is to understand if this genetic trait affects how the body handles heat.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify people who are more prone to heat-related illness, leading to better prevention advice.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 200 participants. It does not test a treatment, so results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Iowa Health Care
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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