The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Heat Stress
Temperature Change, Body
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 35
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 12 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa · Other
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About This Trial
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 disco…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy young female (18-35 years)
* non smoking
* English or French speaking
* ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* claustrophobia
* engaged in endurance training
* acute or chronic illness
* sedentary (not engaged in any form of physical activity)
* ph…
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