Genetic Risk Factor for Heat Stroke

NCT ID: NCT06847256

Last Updated: 2026-01-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-11-19

Study Completion Date

2026-03-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to examine the effect of the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier state on the risk for dehydration and other CF-specific fluid-and-electrolyte disorders in male and female adults.

The primary aim of the study is to estimate the risk of electrolyte disorders attributable to the CF carrier state in a genotyped cohort.

This will be accomplished with two smaller projects- Aim 1 and Aim 2.

Aim 1 will consist of 100 CF Carriers and 100 age- and sex-matched controls. Participants in this aim will be asked to complete a Participant Info and Temperature Survey consisting of questions about race, ethnicity, medical history, and how they experience heat.

Aim 2 will consist of a subset of 25 CF Carriers and 25 age- and sex-matched controls from Aim 1. Participants in this aim will be scheduled for a visit to complete a heat challenge. At this visit, they will also complete the Participant Info and Temperature Survey. They will also sit in a sauna at 62 - 63 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Carrier State Heat Stroke Dehydration

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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CF Carriers

Participants who have previously been genotyped as CF Carriers.

Heat Challenge

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Participants will be asked to arrive well-hydrated and to refrain from exercise, alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 24 hours prior to the visit. Height, weight, blood pressure, and body fat percentage will be measured. Blood (15.5 ml) and urine will be collected. Participants will wear a heart rate monitor and sit in a heat chamber at 62-63 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes. Heart rate will be measured continuously. Body temperature and a self-report of their comfort (1-4 scale) and thermosensation (1-7 scale) will be measured before the challenge, every 15 minutes during the challenge, and after the challenge. During the challenge, a sample of sweat will be collected to measure electrolyte loss. Participants will consume 16 ounces of water at their own pace during the 45 minutes. If they become too uncomfortable to continue or their body temperature rises above 39 degrees Celsius, the challenge will be stopped. All baseline measures except body fat percentage will be measured again.

Controls

Participants who have previously been genotyped as controls and are age- and sex-matched to a CF Carrier.

Heat Challenge

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Participants will be asked to arrive well-hydrated and to refrain from exercise, alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 24 hours prior to the visit. Height, weight, blood pressure, and body fat percentage will be measured. Blood (15.5 ml) and urine will be collected. Participants will wear a heart rate monitor and sit in a heat chamber at 62-63 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes. Heart rate will be measured continuously. Body temperature and a self-report of their comfort (1-4 scale) and thermosensation (1-7 scale) will be measured before the challenge, every 15 minutes during the challenge, and after the challenge. During the challenge, a sample of sweat will be collected to measure electrolyte loss. Participants will consume 16 ounces of water at their own pace during the 45 minutes. If they become too uncomfortable to continue or their body temperature rises above 39 degrees Celsius, the challenge will be stopped. All baseline measures except body fat percentage will be measured again.

Interventions

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Heat Challenge

Participants will be asked to arrive well-hydrated and to refrain from exercise, alcohol, caffeine, and smoking for 24 hours prior to the visit. Height, weight, blood pressure, and body fat percentage will be measured. Blood (15.5 ml) and urine will be collected. Participants will wear a heart rate monitor and sit in a heat chamber at 62-63 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes. Heart rate will be measured continuously. Body temperature and a self-report of their comfort (1-4 scale) and thermosensation (1-7 scale) will be measured before the challenge, every 15 minutes during the challenge, and after the challenge. During the challenge, a sample of sweat will be collected to measure electrolyte loss. Participants will consume 16 ounces of water at their own pace during the 45 minutes. If they become too uncomfortable to continue or their body temperature rises above 39 degrees Celsius, the challenge will be stopped. All baseline measures except body fat percentage will be measured again.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Previously genotyped as a CF carrier or control
* Comfortable speaking/reading English

Exclusion Criteria

* Previously genotyped as a CF patient
* Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
* History of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or atherosclerosis
* Currently pregnant
* Currently taking beta blockers or diuretics
* Prisoner status
* Unable to provide own written informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Iowa

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Aaron C. Miller

Research Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Aaron Miller, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Iowa

Locations

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University of Iowa Health Care

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Aaron Miller, PhD

Role: CONTACT

(319) 335-3053

Shelby L Francis, PhD

Role: CONTACT

319-678-8037

Facility Contacts

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Shelby L Francis, PhD

Role: primary

319-678-8037

Other Identifiers

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202308319

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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