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Enhanced Firefighter Rehab Trial: Aspirin Versus Placebo
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Daily aspirin (ASA), Active cooling, and 4 other interventions for Heat Stress Disorders. Completed, enrolled 124 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if aspirin taken by firefighters prevents platelets from becoming sticky when body temperature rises during work in protective clothing.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Two weeks 82 mg aspirin taken orally prior to exercise protocol
Active cooling to remediate heat stress following exercise by placing hands and forearms into cold water
325 mg chewable aspirin administered immediately following exercise
Removing protective garments for passive cooling following exercise
Placebo comparator for daily aspirin therapy
Placebo comparator for acute aspirin therapy