Glycemic Control Following Occupational Work in a Hot Environment

Occupational workers regularly perform physically demanding tasks in hot environments, exposing them to heat stress and potential dehydration. While the physiological impacts of heat exposure are well-documented, its effects on glycemic control remain less understood. Given the rising global temperatures due to climate change and the increasing prevalence of metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, it is essential to investigate how heat exposure during work influences glycemic regulation. Understanding these interactions will help inform future occupational health guidelines and metabolic health recommendations in physically demanding industries.

NCT Number	NCT06982612
Lead Sponsor	Loughborough University
Conditions	Plasma Glucose Following Prolonged Heat Exposure
Enrollment	20 participants
Start Date	2025-05
Primary Completion	2026-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-05-21