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fNIRS-based assessment of central nervous system and augmentation strategies during exertional hyperthermia

6 main visits spaced at least 6 days apart (approx. 1.5 to 3 hours each)

1 visit for VO₂max test (indicator of aerobic fitness)
4 visits for Treadmill walk/run* at 50-70% VO₂max under different conditions
- Cool: Approx. 22°C & 50% relative humidity,
- Warm: Approx. 32°C & 70% relative humidity,
- Warm + face cooling: Approx. 32°C & 70% relative humidity
1 visit for passive heating* in a hot tub

*Involves 1 urine sampling, 3 blood sampling (18ml each) and 4 stool sampling per trial.

Measurement of the following parameters:

Gender: Male

Age: 21 to 35 years old

Other requirements:

Physically active with at least 3 sessions of moderate physical activity (30mins) per week
10km run time ≤ 60mins
No history of gastro-intestinal surgery, surgery or trauma to the mucosal membrane, or pelvic/abdominal surgery
No history of bowel disorders, intestinal obstruction and swallowing disorders
Not scheduled to undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) during study period
No history of respiratory diseases, heat injuries or heart diseases
VO₂max value ≥ 42ml/kg/min (assessed during first lab visit)

Agrees to ingest/rectally insert temperature capsule

Naomi Michiko
+65 9066 2882
naomimichiko@u.nus.edu