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NCT06442956 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Rapid Heat Stress on Firefighters Musculoskeletal Injury Risk
A NA study of Heat Stress and Back Injuries, sponsored by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06442956 is a NA study of Heat Stress and Back Injuries that is actively recruiting participants, run by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, below the 63-participant average among 5 other Heat Stress trials with a reported enrollment target (56% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06442956, a NA study of Heat Stress and Back Injuries, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will examine the effect of heat stress on factors that influence musculoskeletal injury risk in firefighters. Participants will attend 4 data collection sessions. 1: informed consent, screening, and familiarization. 2: pre-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 3: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 4: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Rapid Heat Condition
- OTHER Gradual Heat Condition
Study Locations (1)
Louisiana
- LSUHSC-Shreveport - Shreveport
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06442956
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06442956 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 63-participant average among 5 other Heat Stress trials with a reported enrollment target (56% lower). The listed sponsor is Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, which has 40 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Heat Stress appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Rapid Heat Condition is the first listed.
NCT06442956 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06442956 about?
NCT06442956 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Rapid Heat Stress on Firefighters Musculoskeletal Injury Risk". This study will examine the effect of heat stress on factors that influence musculoskeletal injury risk in firefighters. Participants will attend 4 data collection sessions. 1: informed consent, screening, and familiarization. 2: pre-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 3: heat stress (r...
What is the current status of trial NCT06442956?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2025-01-07. Estimated completion is 2026-05.
What conditions does trial NCT06442956 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heat Stress, Back Injuries, Leg Injury, Occupational Injuries.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06442956?
The interventions under investigation include: Rapid Heat Condition (OTHER), Gradual Heat Condition (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06442956?
This trial is sponsored by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, which has 40 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06442956 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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