Can High-Tech socks beat the shivers? new study tests heated wearables
NCT ID NCT06283771
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether heated socks made with wearable technology can help prevent hypothermia, reduce shivering, and improve comfort in cold conditions. Seventy healthy volunteers will be randomly assigned to wear either heated socks or regular-looking socks in a cooled room. Their body temperature, shivering, and comfort will be measured over 60 minutes.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Heated socks (wearable technology)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, heated socks could help prevent hypothermia and shivering in cold environments, improving comfort and safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to real-world hypothermia scenarios.
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