Heat stress
Conditions
Interventions
Hot–humid followed by thermoneutral condition:Participants initially underwent short-term exposure to a hot and humid environment, followed by a transition to a thermoneutral environment.
Thermoneutral followed by hot-humid condition:Participants were first exposed to a thermoneutral environment for a short period, followed by exposure to a hot and humid environment.
Sponsors
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Body mass index (BMI) between 16 and 28 kg/m^2; (2) Age between 16 and 30 years; (3) No metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, etc.); (4) No recent history of surgery, trauma, or major illness; (5) No long-term use of medications affecting energy metabolism, such as hormonal agents, weight-loss drugs, or antidiabetic medications.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Physical limitations (e.g., musculoskeletal injury, osteoarticular disease, or pain); (2) Known serious diseases, including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hepatic, or renal disorders; (3) Exercise-related dyspnea; (4) Known family history of sudden death; (5) Known coronary artery disease; (6) Untreated endocrine disorders; (7) Blood pressure >=160/100 mmHg; (8) Use of medications affecting metabolism or cardiovascular function within the past year; (9) Smoking or alcohol consumption exceeding 140 g/week (men) or 70 g/week (women); (10) Inability to adhere to the training protocol during the study period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Energy metabolism (energy expenditure, carbohydrate and fat oxidation); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in blood biochemical markers: blood glucose, blood lipids, lactate, hormones, and other indicators;Changes in physiological parameters: heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate variability, etc.;Subjective questionnaires;Sweat electrolytes;Body temperature (skin and core);Urinary metabolites;Multi-omics profiling; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactGuang Ning
Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed