Chill training: could 8 days of cold boost your grip?
NCT ID NCT05464758
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether spending 120 minutes in 8°C air for 8 days in a row helps the body adapt to cold. Researchers measured blood flow, hand strength, dexterity, and comfort in 16 healthy adults. The goal is to find ways to keep hands working well in cold conditions, which could help soldiers and others in cold environments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Repeated cold exposure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple training methods to help people maintain hand function and comfort in cold environments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 16 healthy adults, so results may not apply to broader populations or real-world conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, United States
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