Cooling spray tested for elderly COPD patients during heat waves
NCT ID NCT06295523
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study looked at how older adults (65+) with COPD handle heat, and whether spraying water on their bodies can keep their temperature and heart rate down. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The findings are too limited to draw firm conclusions.
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Locations
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Water spray
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple cooling methods to protect elderly COPD patients during heat waves.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 1 participant, so results are very limited and may not apply broadly.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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