How hot is too hot for seniors? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04284397

First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at how well older adults can handle heat and humidity. Researchers will have 190 participants exercise in different conditions to find the point where their body can no longer cool itself. The goal is to identify dangerous temperature and humidity combinations to help prevent heat illness in aging populations.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Noll Laboratory

    RECRUITING

    University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Heat Stress Disorders

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.