Ibuprofen before a hot run may stress kidneys, small study finds
NCT ID NCT06247462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking ibuprofen before running in the heat increases signs of kidney injury. Twelve healthy adults took either ibuprofen or a placebo before running for an hour in a hot room. Researchers measured kidney injury markers in urine and blood before, right after, and one hour after exercise. The goal was to see if ibuprofen makes the kidneys more vulnerable to heat and exercise stress.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ibuprofen
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help clarify whether taking ibuprofen before exercise in the heat is safe for the kidneys.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study with only 12 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the study only looked at short-term markers, not actual kidney damage.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Sep 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Physically active (engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity exercise per week) * between the ages of 18 and 45 * Able to run continuously for at least 60 minutes * Able to speak and read English. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speakers, prisoners, pregnant women, or persons requiring a LAR * Previous history of heat stroke or heat illness * Currently experiencing a sunburn or other burn injury * Have repeated exposure to heat, such as hot baths, sauna, or travel to a hot environment * Has resided in a hot climate within 2 months prior to the trial * Answered "yes" to at least one question on the physical activity readiness questionnaire * Shows signs or symptoms of or are known to have cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, or pulmonary disease as determined by a health questionnaire * Are a current smoker * History of regular gastrointestinal distress * Known history of stomach ulcers or taking blood thinning medication * Known allergy to ibuprofen * Have a resting blood pressure greater than 140 systolic or 90 diastolic * Do not engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity exercise per week.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Exercise Physiology Lab
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States
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