Heat stress study for people with schizophrenia
Part of Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how people with and without schizophrenia respond to heat stress. It aims to understand how heat affects the body, which may help improve safety and care during hot weather.
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Who can take part
- You speak English or French.
- You are able to give informed consent.
- You either have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, or you do not (both groups are needed).
- You do not exercise vigorously more than 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more.
- You have no restrictions that prevent physical activity.
- You do not have other psychiatric conditions that would make participating unsafe.
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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