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Work-Related Effects of Heat, Activity, and Fat in Middle Aged Men
NCT02532725 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Obesity is associated with many undesirable health effects and disease, and middle age is associated with increased risk for disease. Unfortunately, while others have looked at the effects of obesity, gender, and middle age, the combined effects of obesity and middle age on men's ability to do work in hot industrial environments have not been satisfactorily investigated. This small study evaluates the heat tolerance of lean and obese middle aged men both while exercising and resting and the ways in which each compensate for and dissipate increasing environmental heat and heat generated by the body while exercising. As obesity is a worldwide public health crisis and as populations in many industrialized nations age, it is important to understand the combined effects of obesity and middle age for men on their ability to safely work in hot environments. Such information will permit establishing and revising of safe work standards and inform public health outreach to the target population, itself.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test
- PROCEDURE Climatic-Controlled Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test
- PROCEDURE Body Composition Evaluation
- PROCEDURE Pre-Exercise Risk Assessment
Study Locations (1)
West Virginia
- Freeman-Sheldon Research Group, Inc. Headquarters — Buckhannon
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 1972-06 |
| Est. Completion | 1972-12 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02532725
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02532725 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Freeman-Sheldon Research Group, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02532725 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include West Virginia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02532725 about?
NCT02532725 is a clinical study titled "Work-Related Effects of Heat, Activity, and Fat in Middle Aged Men". Obesity is associated with many undesirable health effects and disease, and middle age is associated with increased risk for disease. Unfortunately, while others have looked at the effects of obesity, gender, and middle age, the combined effects of obesity and middle age on men's ability to do work ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02532725?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 1972-06. Estimated completion is 1972-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02532725 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Gender, Problem of Aging. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02532725?
The interventions under investigation include: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test (PROCEDURE), Climatic-Controlled Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test (PROCEDURE), Body Composition Evaluation (PROCEDURE), Pre-Exercise Risk Assessment (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02532725?
This trial is sponsored by Freeman-Sheldon Research Group, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02532725 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across West Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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