The purpose of this project is to identify the effects of a severe burn injuries in humans on core temperature responses during work:rest cycles while in a heated environment.
Non-burned control participants and participants who experienced serious burns covering ≥20% of their body surface area will be investigated. Participants will undergo up to three work:rest cycles in the heat (via our environmental chamber) set to no higher than 40 °C. The work:rest cycle will comprise of 30 min of exercise that is followed by up to 20 min of rest, while staying in the heated conditions. Three consecutive work:rest cycles will be performed as illustrated in the protocol document. During one visit, this protocol will be performed in a low humidity state. During the other visit (randomized and crossover), this protocol will be performed in a high humidity state.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
70
IEEM Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States
RECRUITINGChange in core temperature
Change in core body temperature will be measured either from a temperature sensor pill or from a rectal thermometer.
Time frame: From the start of exercise to the end of the last rest period. Approximately at 0 and 170 minutes.
Change in Heart Rate
Heart rate will be measured from ECG electrodes attached to the participant.
Time frame: From the start of exercise to the end of the last rest period. Approximately at 0 and 170 minutes.
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