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The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress
Led by University of Ottawa · Updated on 2025-09-15
12
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
28 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 Muslim women engaging in sports and exercise. As with any clothing worn on the body, the hijab can impact heat dissipation during exercise, potentially leading to increased body temperature and discomfort, especially in warmer environments. However, the extent to which the hijab may restrict heat loss remains unclear. This study aims to assess dry and evaporative heat exchange in young women performing moderate-intensity intermittent exercise in dry heat conditions (40°C, 15% relative humidity).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy young female aged 18 to 35 years
- Non-smoking
- Able to speak English or French
- Ability to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Claustrophobia
- Engaged in endurance training
- Acute or chronic illness
- Sedentary lifestyle (not engaged in any physical activity)
- Physical restrictions limiting physical activity
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N6N5
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Research Team
G
Glen P Kenny, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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