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The Impact of Wearing the Hijab on Whole-body Heat Loss During Exercise-heat Stress

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 35 YearsFemaleUniversity of Ottawa
NCT07174180 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 discomfort, especially in warmer environments. However, the extent to which the hijab may restrict heat loss remains unclear. This study aims to assess dry and evaporative heat exchange in young women performing moderate-intensity intermittent exercise in dry heat conditions (40°C, 15% relative humidity).

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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) * physical restriction limiting physical activity
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What it tests

  • Exercise-heat stress with no hijab
  • Exercise-heat stress with a hijab
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Where

1 site
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
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