Work design study for staying safe in heat
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests ways to help people work safely in hot environments. If you are a healthy adult who exercises regularly or has experience with lifting and carrying, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18–29 or 40–65 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no major heart, lung, kidney, or other chronic conditions.
- You do at least 2 hours of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week (like brisk walking or jogging).
- You are used to strength training or have recently had a job that involved carrying boxes.
- You have not used nicotine products in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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