Schizophrenia and heat: new study aims to uncover hidden risks
NCT ID NCT07383324
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 create better ways to keep them safe during heatwaves.
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University of Ottawa
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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