Status:

RECRUITING

The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress

Lead Sponsor:

University of Ottawa

Conditions:

Heat Stress

Temperature Change, Body

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The hijab (headscarf and cloak) is a Muslim dress, which covers the head, neck and chest, and conceals the female hair, leaving the face uncovered. It is worn by Muslim women worldwide including young...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy young female (18-35 years)
  • non smoking
  • English or French speaking
  • ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • claustrophobia
  • engaged in endurance training
  • acute or chronic illness
  • sedentary (not engaged in any form of physical activity)
  • physical restriction limiting physical activity

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 13 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07174180

Start Date

June 13 2025

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

September 15 2025

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University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N6N5