UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000059687
Receipt number R000068271
Scientific Title Finger Temperature and Circulatory Observation of Regional warming Effects Study - A Crossover Design (FiT-CORE study)
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/12/31
Last modified on 2025/11/07 17:40:21

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Basic information

Public title

Exploration of Biometric Parameters Correlating with Digital Temperature Changes

Acronym

Exploration of Biometric Parameters Correlating with Digital Temperature Changes

Scientific Title

Finger Temperature and Circulatory Observation of Regional warming Effects Study - A Crossover Design (FiT-CORE study)

Scientific Title:Acronym

FiT-CORE Study

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To investigate the change in fingertip temperature in response to ambient temperature shifts and explore related factors influencing individual differences.

Basic objectives2

Others

Basic objectives -Others

Exploratory evaluation of the effects of topical heat application using a commercial heat patch on finger temperature during ambient temperature changes.

Trial characteristics_1

Exploratory

Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Association between Core Temperature and Digital Surface Temperature

Key secondary outcomes

(1)Finger Surface Temperature (Measured by Thermography and iB Ring), Finger Vascular Diameter, Estimated Hemoglobin Level, Heart Rate Variability, Salivary Cortisol, Subjective Cold Sensation Questionnaire, Safety Assessments (Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Body Temperature)
(2)Safety and tolerability (based on questionnaire responses).


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Cross-over

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Open -no one is blinded

Control

No treatment

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Prevention

Type of intervention

Other

Interventions/Control_1

Participants will wear a finger temperature measurement device and alternate every 40 minutes between rooms maintained at 25 and 15 degrees Celsius. Finger temperature will be measured throughout.

Interventions/Control_2

Intervention Group: Applying a commercial heat patch to the back and lower back
Control Group: No patch application (or Sham/Placebo application)

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

20 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

50 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

(1) Healthy Japanese males and females aged between 20 and 50 years at the time of obtaining informed consent
(2) Individuals with a BMI between 18.5 and 25
(3) Individuals who have sufficient decision-making capacity, received a full explanation of the study objectives and procedures, fully understood the contents, voluntarily agreed to participate, and provided written informed consent

Key exclusion criteria

1. Currently receiving pharmacological treatment for any condition.
2. History of, or current treatment for, serious conditions (e.g., diabetes, kidney, liver, heart, thyroid, adrenal, or other metabolic diseases).
3. History or current diagnosis of autoimmune disorders (e.g., collagen disease, rheumatoid arthritis).
4. Taking medications regularly for chronic conditions.
5. Known allergies to metals or resins.
6. Implanted metal medical devices (e.g., pacemakers).
7. Visible inflammation, injury, or skin disorders (e.g., rash, eczema, ulcers) on the left hand.
8. Difficulty wearing a ring due to deformity, swelling, or limited mobility in the left hand.
9. Blood donation of >200 mL in the past month or >400 mL in the past 3 months.
10. Self-reported anemia.
11. Self-reported cold sensitivity (e.g., poor peripheral circulation).
12. History or current condition of drug or alcohol dependence.
13. Temperature-related symptoms (e.g., cold-induced urticaria, temperature-sensitive rhinitis or rashes).
14. Pregnant, lactating, or possibly pregnant.
15. Unable to remove hand accessories on the study day.
16. Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months.
17. Planning significant lifestyle changes (e.g., travel, diet, sleep, or exercise) during the study period.
18. History of adverse skin reactions to warming pads (e.g., heat packs).
19. Inflammation, injuries, eczema, rashes, tattoos, etc., on the lower back or back.
20. Any other condition deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator.

Target sample size

8


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Machiko
Middle name
Last name Nishioka

Organization

KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Division name

Life Science Research Department R&D Headquarters

Zip code

567-0057

Address

1-30-3, Toyokawa, Ibaraki-city, Osaka 567-0057 Japan

TEL

072-640-0121

Email

m.nishioka@kobayashi.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Masaya
Middle name
Last name Tsujikami

Organization

KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Division name

Life Science Research Department R&D Headquarters

Zip code

567-0057

Address

1-30-3, Toyokawa, Ibaraki-city, Osaka 567-0057 Japan

TEL

072-640-0121

Homepage URL


Email

m.tsujikami@kobayashi.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Profit organization

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Brain Care Clinic Ethics Review Committee.

Address

Hakutyo Build. 2F,2-1-2 Shinjuku,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo

Tel

03-4405-1899

Email

ethics_board@drc-web.co.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 12 Month 31 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2025 Year 11 Month 04 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 11 Month 06 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 11 Month 07 Day

Last follow-up date

2025 Year 12 Month 30 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2025 Year 11 Month 07 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 11 Month 07 Day



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https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000068271