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Behavioural Intervention

Work/Rest Cycles for Heat Stress

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Waitlist Available
Led By Riana R Pryor, PhD
Research Sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Hypertensive (systolic blood pressure > 139 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure > 89 mmHg) or tachycardic (heart rate > 100 bpm) during the screening visit
Inability to understand or follow instructions or the protocol
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 180 minutes of work
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Summary

This trial aims to find a balance between completing missions quickly in emergency situations, while also taking into account the risks of heat strain and fatigue on soldiers. Military leaders will be able to make better decisions by

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who are healthy and can safely perform physical tasks in hot conditions. Specific eligibility criteria were not provided, so it's important to contact the study organizers for detailed requirements.
What is being tested?
The PREPARED trial is testing different work/rest cycles (30/30, 30/20, 20/12, and 40/30 minutes) to see which allows for faster completion of missions in heat without causing too much strain or fatigue.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include symptoms related to heat exposure such as dehydration, muscle cramps, exhaustion or more serious conditions like heat stroke if proper precautions aren't taken.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My blood pressure or heart rate was high during my screening visit.
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I can understand and follow the study's instructions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~180 minutes of work
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 180 minutes of work for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Core temperature
Isometric mid-thigh pull strength
Secondary study objectives
Heart rate
Mean skin temperature
Metabolic cost
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Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: 40/30 work/rest cycle firstExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Participants will first complete the 40/30 work/rest cycle, and then complete the other three conditions in a randomized fashion
Group II: 30/20 work/rest cycle firstExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Participants will first complete the 30/20 work/rest cycle, and then complete the other three conditions in a randomized fashion
Group III: 20/12 work/rest cycle firstExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Participants will first complete the 20/12 work/rest cycle, and then complete the other three conditions in a randomized fashion
Group IV: 30/30 work/rest cycle firstActive Control4 Interventions
Participants will first complete the 30/30 work/rest cycle, and then complete the other three conditions in a randomized fashion

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Who is running the clinical trial?

State University of New York at BuffaloLead Sponsor
264 Previous Clinical Trials
52,076 Total Patients Enrolled
Riana R Pryor, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity at Buffalo
4 Previous Clinical Trials
54 Total Patients Enrolled
~16 spots leftby Mar 2027
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