Can 26°C indoors keep active young adults safe from heat?
NCT ID NCT07267598
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study checks whether keeping indoor temperatures at 26°C is enough to protect young, habitually active adults from heat stress. Ten healthy volunteers aged 18-29 will spend 8 hours in a controlled warm room, either resting or doing light exercise while wearing extra clothing. Researchers will measure body temperature, heart rate, and other signs of strain to see if the current guideline works for this group.
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 it works, this could help refine heat safety guidelines for young active adults during hot weather.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term health.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Ottawa
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
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