Heat wave experiment reveals Body's hidden stress signals

NCT ID NCT06938932

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study exposed 27 healthy young adults to either high heat (35°C) or moderate temperature (24°C) for three hours. Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, heart function, and lung capacity to understand how heat stress affects the body. The goal was to uncover the underlying mechanisms of heat-related health risks.

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 could help explain how heat exposure affects the body, potentially guiding future heat safety guidelines.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy young adults only, so results may not apply to older or sicker people. It does not test any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Temperature Changes Heat Stress Disorders injury multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shandong University

    Jinan, Shandong, China

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