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Genetic Risk Factor for Heat Stroke

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 60 YearsAllUniversity of Iowa
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this observational study is to examine the effect of the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Carrier state on the risk for dehydration and other CF-specific fluid-and-electrolyte disorders in male and female adults. The primary aim of the study is to estimate the risk of electrolyte disorders attributable to the CF carrier state in a genotyped cohort. This will be accomplished with two smaller projects- Aim 1 and Aim 2. Aim 1 will consist of 100 CF Carriers and 100 age- and sex-matched controls. Participants in this aim will be asked to complete a Participant Info and Temperature Survey consisting of questions about race, ethnicity, medical history, and how they experience heat. Aim 2 will consist of a subset of 25 CF Carriers and 25 age- and sex-matched controls from Aim 1. Participants in this aim will be scheduled for a visit to complete a heat challenge. At this visit, they will als

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Previously genotyped as a CF carrier or control * Comfortable speaking/reading English Exclusion Criteria: * Previously genotyped as a CF patient * Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes * History of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or atherosclerosis * Currently pregnant * Currently taking beta blockers or diuretics * Prisoner status * Unable to provide own written informed consent
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What it tests

  • Heat Challenge
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Where

1 site
University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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