Can science predict who will get sick in a heatwave?

NCT ID NCT07510061

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Thessaly Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at why some people get sick from heat and sun exposure while others don't. Researchers will monitor 80 healthy volunteers in Denmark and Greece as they undergo controlled heat and UV radiation in a lab. The goal is to develop personalized alerts and advice to help people stay safe during heatwaves.

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 lead to personalized alerts and advice to help people avoid heat-related illness during heatwaves.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not produce actionable results, and findings may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Heat Stress Disorders Hyperthermia skin cancer skin neoplasm UV-induced skin damage, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAT STRESS HEAT TOLERANCE HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS HYPERTHERMIA SKIN CANCER ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION-RELATED SKIN DAMAGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
RECRUITING

Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece
Københavns Universitet
RECRUITING

Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark

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