HYPERTHERMIA

This study looks at whether simple cooling methods, like wetting the skin or wearing a water-soaked T-shirt, can help people with heart failure avoid dangerous overheating during heat waves. About 88 adults with and without heart failure will sit in a hot, dry room while their bo…

This study tests how well different cooling methods (like fans or cold water) reduce heart strain in healthy adults aged 65 and older during simulated heat waves. Researchers will measure body temperature and heart function to find the best way to keep seniors safe in extreme hea…

This study tests how well different emergency room cooling methods work to bring down dangerously high body temperature (hyperthermia). Fifty healthy adults will have their body temperature raised through exercise and then be cooled using ice packs, ice sheets with a fan, or an i…

This study looks at why some people get sick from heat and sun while others don't. Researchers will test 80 healthy adults from Denmark and Greece by exposing them to controlled heat and UV light. The goal is to create personalized alerts and advice to help people stay safe durin…

This study follows 500 breast cancer patients whose cancer has returned in the same area. They will receive additional radiation therapy, some with and some without hyperthermia (heat treatment). The goal is to compare side effects, quality of life, and cancer control over five y…

This study aims to find a work/rest cycle that helps soldiers finish missions faster in hot weather while avoiding heat illness and muscle fatigue. Researchers will measure body temperature and strength in 24 healthy, active adults during exercise in the heat. The goal is to give…