Physical effects of cooling the armpit and groin

Effects of axillary and inguinal cooling on core body temperature and thermoregulatory responses - Axillary and Inguinal Cooling Study (AIC study)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057184

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-31

Start date

2027-03-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

healthy adults

Interventions

Cooling of the axillary and inguinal regions using ice packs

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Without any health issues

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of medical conditions requiring ongoing treatment Current smoking status Scheduled for MRI examination

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Tympanic temperature Intestinal temperature Blood pressure Heart rate Skin blood flow Metabolic rate Skin temperature Thermal comfort and thermal sensation	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMayumi Matsuda-Nakamura

Kawasaki City College of Nursing School of Nursing

matsuda-m@kawasaki-cn.ac.jp044-587-3500

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026