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New treatment option for Heat Strain
Official title The Kidney's Response to Exercise in Heat, and the Impact of Vitamin B3 on This Response
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06983730
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the processes occurring in the kidneys while under heat stress in healthy volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: How do the chemicals produced by the body change under conditions of higher versus lower heat stress?
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy volunteer
- Any race
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate greater than 90 ml/min/1.73m2
- Urine albumin/creatinine ratio less than 30mg/g
- Nonsmoker
You likely can't join if
- Medical condition preventing safe participation in exercise during heat
- Allergy to Vitamin B3
- Severe food allergies or dietary restrictions that would preclude eating the planned study diet without major modifications
See the full eligibility criteria
- Healthy volunteer
- Any race
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate greater than 90 ml/min/1.73m2
- Urine albumin/creatinine ratio less than 30mg/g
- Nonsmoker
- No regular dietary supplements, particularly vitamin B3
- Physically fit, defined as having a VO2 max of between 35 and 60mL/kg/min
- Medical condition preventing safe participation in exercise during heat
- Allergy to Vitamin B3
- Severe food allergies or dietary restrictions that would preclude eating the planned study diet without major modifications
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.