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The Effects of Vitamin A and Heat Exposure on Metabolic Health: A Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effects of Vitamin A and Heat Exposure on Metabolic Health: A Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500096475
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-01-24
Start date
2025-01-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Metabolic diseases

Interventions

Control group:Normal Exposure + Placebo Intervention
Heat exposure group:Heat Exposure + Placebo Intervention
Vitamin A group:Normal Exposure + Vitamin A Intervention
Heat exposure combined with Vitamin A group:Heat Exposure + Vitamin A Intervention

Sponsors

The First People's Hospital of Xiangtan City
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) 18.5 =< BMI < 24; 2) 18 =< Age =< 45 years; 3) Physically and mentally healthy; 4) The participant and their immediate family fully understand the informed consent form, agree to participate in the study, and have signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants who meet any of the following exclusion criteria will not be eligible for this study: 1) Individuals diagnosed with metabolic-related underlying diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, etc.; 2) Individuals with conditions that may cause metabolic disorders, such as Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, hypogonadism, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic-pituitary disorders, insulinoma, etc.; 3) Individuals on long-term use of hormones or other medications that may affect metabolism; 4) Individuals with alcohol abuse (weekly alcohol consumption exceeding 14 units: 1 unit = 360 mL of beer, 45 mL of spirits with 40% alcohol, or 150 mL of wine); 5) Pregnant or breastfeeding women, women planning to conceive during the study period (12 months), and women at high risk of pregnancy who are not using any contraceptive measures; 6) Individuals with any other medical history deemed by the researchers to potentially prevent compliance with or completion of the study protocol, such as liver or kidney dysfunction, malignant tumors, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, mental disorders, or other severe illnesses; 7) Individuals or their immediate family members who are unable to understand or sign the informed consent form; 8) Individuals allergic to vitamin A; 9) Individuals taking medications that affect metabolism; 10) Individuals who have experienced high-temperature heatwave conditions within the past three months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Body Mass Index (BMI);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
waist circumference;hip circumference;glycemic markers;lipid metabolism markers;Appetite hormones;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGenqing Xie

The First People's Hospital of Xiangtan City

genqingxie@qq.com+86 181 6360 2595

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026