Can a new Ice-Water device cool heat stroke victims faster?
NCT ID NCT07743619
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a new cooling device that uses a small amount of ice and recirculated water to lower body temperature, comparing it to the standard Phoenix protocol used by emergency services. Healthy adults will undergo cooling to measure how quickly their internal temperature drops. The goal is to see if this new method is faster and more practical for treating heat stroke in ambulances.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Recirculated water cooling device
- What this could lead to
- If the new device cools faster, it could offer a practical, effective way to treat heat stroke in ambulances, potentially saving more lives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not actual heat stroke patients, so results may not translate to real emergencies. The device may not cool faster than the current method.
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