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

No phase Interventional Heat Stress Temperature Change, Body

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Exercise-heat stress with no hijab, Exercise-heat stress with a hijab.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Heat Stress, Temperature Change, Body. Basic parameters: 18 years — 35 years · Female.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Canada
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Official title

The Effect of Wearing the Hijab on Dry and Evaporative Heat Exchange During Moderate-intensity Exercise Performed in Hot-dry Environments

Overview

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).

Interventions

  • Other Exercise-heat stress with no hijab
    Participants perform exercise in the heat with no hijab
  • Other Exercise-heat stress with a hijab
    Participants perform exercise in the heat with a hijab

Primary outcome measures

  • Evaporative heat loss at end exercise [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Dry heat loss at end exercise [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Total heat loss at end exercise [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Body heat storage [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Change in body heat content [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Core temperature [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Mean skin temperature [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Relative change in core temperature at end exercise [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Relative change in mean skin temperature at end exercise [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]
  • Heart rate [Time frame: End of the 60-min intermittent exercise bout]

Eligibility criteria

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

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Primary purpose
Basic science

Study locations

Canada · 1 center
  • University of Ottawa — Ottawa

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07174180 · HEPRU-2025-08-A

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗