Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Thermodynamic Exposure and Sleep in Military Cadets
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Conditions:
Cold-water Immersion
High Heat Sauna
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This pilot study investigates the effects of cold-water immersion, traditional sauna use, and their combination on sleep architecture, glymphatic clearance, and psycho-affective health in military cad...
Detailed Description
The study will enroll 45 military cadets from The Citadel Military College, randomized into three groups: Cold-Water Immersion (CWI), High Heat Sauna (HHS), and Combined (COM). Participants will under...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 - 30 years of age
- Member of the Ranger Challenge group at The Citadel.
- Access to a smartphone with access to appropriate app marketplace (Apple iOS 15, Android 8.0 or newer) and reliable data access.
- Ability to access and operate Oura Ring application
Exclusion
- Medical contraindications to continuous wearing of the Oura Ring.
- Current diagnosis of neurological, cardiovascular, and/or sleep disorder.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2026
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07201935
Start Date
February 1 2026
End Date
October 1 2026
Last Update
November 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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The Citadel Military College
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29404