U.S., Oct. 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07864103) titled 'Efficacy of Electric Fans in Children During Heat Waves' on Oct. 01.
Brief Summary: Extreme heat exposure is an escalating global public health concern, with climate change driving increases in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat events. Projections indicate substantial increases in heat-related morbidity and mortality in the coming decades, including among children and youth, who are increasingly recognized as a physiologically vulnerable population. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of commonly used heat-mitigation strategies, specifically midday access daylong electric fan use, in reducing phy...