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- Medical conditions
- 760
- Safety and adverse events
- 469
- General health
- 117
- Exercise recovery
- 50
Medical conditions
- Heart failure46
- Hypertension44
- Multiple sclerosis37
- Depression36
- Obesity34
- Type 2 diabetes32
- Rheumatoid arthritis27
- Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions25
- Coronary artery disease25
- Epilepsy24
- Fibromyalgia24
- Other conditions24
- Ankylosing spondylitis23
- Kidney disease and dialysis23
- COPD and chronic bronchitis22
- Cancer18
- Peripheral artery and circulatory disease18
- Respiratory infections18
- Low back and spinal pain17
- Osteoarthritis17
- Inflammatory rheumatic disease (other)16
- Exertional heat stroke (cooling)15
- Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome14
- Cardiovascular disease (general)14
- Spinal cord injury and spasticity13
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)10
- Dementia and cognitive impairment10
- Substance use disorders10
- Insomnia9
- Metabolic syndrome8
- Stroke8
- Urticaria8
- Environmental exposures ("detox")6
- Psoriasis6
- Asthma5
- Long COVID5
- Menstrual and menopausal symptoms5
- Allergic rhinitis4
- Atopic dermatitis4
- HIV4
- Neurodevelopmental and functional disorders4
- Parkinson disease4
- Raynaud phenomenon and systemic sclerosis4
- Skin conditions (other)4
- Anxiety and mental health3
- Complex regional pain syndrome3
- Polycystic ovary syndrome3
- Psychotic disorders3
- Tinnitus and Ménière disease3
- COVID-192
- Frailty2
- Glaucoma2
- Gout2
- Headache2
- Lymphedema2
- Restless legs syndrome2
- Thyroid disease2
- Type 1 diabetes2
- Eating disorders1
- Hematologic malignancy1
- Hemophilic arthropathy1
Safety and adverse events
- Hot tub and bath infections90
- General safety reviews69
- Heart and circulation38
- Pregnancy36
- Deaths31
- Alcohol and drug interactions21
- Cold shock and drowning21
- Burns20
- Male fertility20
- Hypothermia in cold water19
- Other safety reports18
- Whole-body cryotherapy adverse events16
- Heat stroke and overheating14
- Children7
- Epilepsy7
- Swimming-induced pulmonary edema7
- Coronary artery disease6
- Neurological events6
- Carbon monoxide3
- Ear (exostoses)3
- Eye3
- Hot water epilepsy3
- Multiple sclerosis (heat sensitivity)3
- Stroke2
- Cardiovascular disease (general)1
- Chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions1
- COPD and chronic bronchitis1
- Parkinson disease1
- Skin conditions (other)1
- Whole-body hyperthermia adverse events1
General health
Exercise recovery
Trials underway
48 registered trials of whole-body heat or cold therapy in patients are recruiting or running now, from the ClinicalTrials.gov registry (checked November 8, 2026). Their results are not published yet. Another 112 registered trials have finished or closed; some of those have never published results.
- Not yet recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionWhole-Body Hyperthermia for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
NCT06144294 · started 2028-06 · 240 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionMulti-site Feasibility of an Integrated Treatment for the Biology and Experience of Depression: The MULTIBED Study
NCT07596914 · started 2026-12-01 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingChronic pain and musculoskeletal conditionsHyperthermia in Patients With Chronic Primary Pain - Effects on Thermoregulation, Somatosensory System and Movement Evoked Pain
NCT07101978 · started 2026-12-01 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingExertional heat stroke (cooling)Rapid Cool: Heat Stroke Treatment
NCT07743619 · started 2026-11-21 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaCOPD and chronic bronchitisTHERMotherapy Against Persistent Bacterial LUNG Infections
NCT05351242 · started 2026-10-14 · 150 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingWhole-body cryotherapyChronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)Whole-body Cryotherapy in Those With Chronic Fatigue: A Feasibility Study
NCT07874217 · started 2026-10-05 · 40 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHeart failureComparison of passive heating modalities designed to promote acute exercise performance in heart failure
ANZCTR ACTRN12626001185358 · started 2026-10 · 25 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingSaunaHypertensionRegular Sauna Use to Lower Blood Pressure in Primary Aldosteronism
NCT07796048 · started 2026-09-30 · 10 participants planned or enrolled
- Enrolling by invitationHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingGeneral safety reviewsHyperthermia Safety Study Uses Temperature Management System to Gently Raise Participant's Body Temperature to a Fever-range Level in a Controlled Setting.
NCT07564440 · started 2026-09 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingSaunaAllergic rhinitisEfficacy and safety of herbal steam inhalation compared with Herbal steam bath in patients with allergic rhinitis
TCTR TCTR20260829004 · started 2026-09 · 34 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingLong COVIDSauna for Long Covid
NCT05931497 · started 2026-08-01 · 21 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaHeart failureEvaluation of the Effects of Sauna Therapy on Congestion and Loop Diuretic Use in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced or Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction
NCT07468344 · started 2026-06-23 · 46 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingWhole-body cryotherapyMenstrual and menopausal symptomsThe effect of repeated whole-body cryotherapy treatments on well-being, emotions, and selected urinary neurotransmitters in women over 50 years of age
ANZCTR ACTRN12626001056381 · started 2026-06 · 26 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingSaunaDyslipidemiaThe effects selenium supplementation combined with herbal sauna on ankle brachial index and blood lipid profiles among people with dyslipidemia
TCTR TCTR20260327005 · started 2026-05 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingWhole-body cryotherapyEndometriosisWhole-Body Cryotherapy as a Non-Pharmacological Treatment to Reduce Chronic Pelvic Pain and Improve Quality of Life in People With Endometriosis
NCT07603960 · started 2026-04-09 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingSpinal cord injury and spasticityHome-Based Heat Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury to Improve Cardiovascular Health
NCT07317843 · started 2026-03-24 · 48 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingExercise recoveryEffects of Hot Baths Prior or After a Damaging Protocol on Muscle Function and HSP70 Expression
NCT07559344 · started 2026-02-16 · 96 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingDepressionExploring the Mental Health Benefits of Cold-Water Showering: The CHILL TO THRIVE Trial
ANZCTR ACTRN12625001268437 · started 2026-02 · 200 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaKidney disease and dialysissauna bathing study
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000059904 · started 2026-02 · 15 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaObesityEffect of steam bath on lipid profile levels in obese patients- A randomized controlled trial
CTRI CTRI/2026/01/100285 · started 2026-01 · 162 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingInfrared / Waon saunaObesityAcute Sauna Session and Glucose Control
NCT07520929 · started 2025-12-01 · 15 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingWhole-body cryotherapyLong COVIDCryostimulation therapy in postcovid patients
DRKS DRKS00038164 · started 2025-12 · 28 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingSaunaType 2 diabetesEffect of Steam Bath on Blood Glucose Control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
CTRI CTRI/2025/11/097208 · started 2025-12 · 50 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingInsomniaOptimizing an Integrated Mind and Body Treatment for Insomnia: The SLEEPS Study 2
NCT07036705 · started 2025-09-29 · 40 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaDepressionComparing the Efficacy of Heated Yoga and Sauna as a Treatment for Depression
NCT07082998 · started 2025-09-12 · 120 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingChronic pain and musculoskeletal conditionsThermal Therapies in the Treatment of Muscle Injuries
NCT07045129 · started 2025-09-01 · 135 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingObesityLeg Heating in Pregnant Women With Obesity
NCT06932250 · started 2025-08-01 · 118 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaKidney disease and dialysissauna bathing study
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000058471 · started 2025-08 · 8 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryRecovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players
NCT06920966 · started 2025-05-01 · 25 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaHypertensionExploring the Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing
NCT06875466 · started 2025-03 · 12 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingObesityCan cold water immersion help people with obesity to lose weight and improve their cholesterol levels
CTRI CTRI/2025/02/080760 · started 2025-02 · 42 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingSaunaPolycystic ovary syndromeeffect of sauna bath on insulin sensitivity
CTRI CTRI/2025/02/079991 · started 2025-02 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryCold Vs Warm Water Immersion for DOMS Recovery
NCT06804564 · started 2025-01-10 · 52 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHypertensionHot-water immersion or exercise training for hauora in people with hypertension
ANZCTR ACTRN12624000814572 · started 2024-07 · 40 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionCold and Heat Investigation to Lower Levels of Depression
NCT06263738 · started 2024-05-14 · 162 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHeart failureHot Legs in Heart Failure: Examining Changes in Core Temperature and Lower Limb Blood Flow in lower limb immersion therapy
ANZCTR ACTRN12623000460606 · started 2024-04 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- Enrolling by invitationHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDementia and cognitive impairmentFeasibility of Improving Glycemia With Heat Therapy to Prevent AD
NCT06023407 · started 2024-02-27 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingOsteoarthritisEfficacy of hot-water immersion for targeting joint pain in patients with mild-moderate osteoarthritis
ANZCTR ACTRN12623001303639 · started 2023-12 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHypertensionBlood pressure response to differing modes of hot-water immersion in people with hypertension
ANZCTR ACTRN12623001312639 · started 2023-12 · 10 participants planned or enrolled
- Active, not recruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingCoronary artery diseaseHot Water Immersion After Myocardial Infarction
NCT05725655 · started 2023-10-26 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingCOPD and chronic bronchitisPassive Heat Therapy for People With COPD
NCT05962164 · started 2023-08-17 · 32 participants planned or enrolled
- Not yet recruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingDepressionEffects of a Cold-Shower Therapeutic Intervention on Symptoms Associated with Depression.
ANZCTR ACTRN12622001451796 · started 2022-12 · 42 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionPeripheral Neuroimmune Mechanisms of Hyperthermia
NCT05366270 · started 2022-11-01 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingInfrared / Waon saunaObesityRepeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity
NCT07158047 · started 2022-03-07 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingWhole-body cryotherapyObesityImpact of WBC on Patients With Metabolic or Neurological Diseases or Fibromyalgia (WBC-MeNeFi)
NCT05443100 · started 2019-04-01 · 300 participants planned or enrolled
- Active, not recruitingCold-water immersion and swimmingObesityWinter-Swimming and Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Middel-aged Obese Subjects (WinterBAT).
NCT03541096 · started 2018-11-07 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingInfrared / Waon saunaCoronary artery diseaseEffects of Waon therapy in patients with cardiac surgery
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000007924 · started 2012-05 · 120 participants planned or enrolled
- RecruitingSaunaHeadacheIn chronic tension type headache sufferers is sauna or soft tissue massage more effective than their current care in reducing headache severity and frequency.
ANZCTR ACTRN12609000746235 · started 2009-03 · 46 participants planned or enrolled
Show 112 completed or closed trials
- SuspendedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionMild-Intensity Whole Body Hyperthermia (WBH) for Major Depressive Disorder
NCT03787290 · started 2026-12-01 · 35 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownCold-water immersion and swimmingDepressionCOOL (Cold Water for Exercise Recovery in Depression)
DRKS DRKS00039669 · started 2026-04-08
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingMenstrual and menopausal symptomsEffect of Cold Shower Therapy on Hot Flashes And Night Sweats in Menopausal Women
NCT07695051 · started 2026-01-30 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingHypertensionImmediate Effect of Cold Immersion Bath on Heart Rate Variability in Hypertension
CTRI CTRI/2024/12/078487 · started 2025-03 · 130 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingInsomniaOptimizing an Integrated Mind and Body Treatment for Insomnia: The SLEEPS Study
NCT06626048 · started 2025-02-07 · 10 participants planned or enrolled
- WithdrawnHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingMenstrual and menopausal symptomsHot Water Therapy for the Treatment of Menopause-related Hot Flashes
NCT06192329 · started 2025-01-01
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryThe Effects of Cold-water Immersion on Exercise Performance Recovery and Postprandial Plasma Aminoacidemia
NCT06698237 · started 2024-12-20 · 12 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownWhole-body cryotherapyFibromyalgiaWhole-body cryotherapy for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome
DRKS DRKS00035251 · started 2024-10-14
- Status unknownWhole-body cryotherapyOsteoarthritisWhole-body cryotherapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis
DRKS DRKS00035252 · started 2024-10-14
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingCDKL5 deficiency disorder seizuresEfficacy and Safety Evaluation of Hyperthermic Baths in the Treatment of Seizures in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06447675 · started 2024-09-20 · 8 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryThe Effect of Cold Water Immersion on Recovery and Performance in NCAA Division I Athletes
NCT06565468 · started 2024-09-15 · 75 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyExercise recoveryWhole-Body Cryotherapy and Isokinetic Performance After Exercise-Induced Fatigue
NCT07617857 · started 2024-09-02 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHypertensionPost-exercise Hot Water Immersion to Improve Overnight Blood Pressure
NCT06348225 · started 2024-07-01 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionWhole-body Hyperthermia for Depression
NCT06323785 · started 2024-06-15 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyObesityThe effectiveness of cryotherapy in reducing excess weight and obesity
ANZCTR ACTRN12626000168358 · started 2024-04 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingLong COVIDMild Water-filtered Infrared-A Whole-body Hyperthermia in Patients With Post-COVID Syndrome (HyPoCo)
NCT06204458 · started 2024-02-20 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyExercise recoveryThe Effect of Cryostimulation on Inflammation and Motor Functions. The Study Was Conducted to Determine the Effect of Five Days of Whole-body Cryostimulation (PBC) on Reducing Inflammation and Improving Motor Skills in Soccer Players
NCT06549933 · started 2023-11-25 · 21 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaHeart failureEffects of Sauna on Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Function in Patients With HFpEF (SAUNA-HFpEF)
NCT06978868 · started 2023-10-19 · 18 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownCold-water immersion and swimmingPeripheral artery and circulatory diseaseEffect of Cold Immersion on Patients With Varicose Vein
NCT05930587 · started 2023-09-25 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedInfrared / Waon saunaKidney disease and dialysisThe Effects of Passive Heat Therapy in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
NCT05924919 · started 2023-09-18 · 10 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingSpinal cord injury and spasticityCardioprotective Benefit of Passive Heat Therapy in Higher-Level Spinal Cord Injury: Safety and Proof of Concept
NCT06027502 · started 2023-09-15 · 18 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingType 2 diabetesHeat Therapy and Strength Training Effects in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
NCT05847075 · started 2023-07-01 · 66 participants planned or enrolled
- SuspendedWhole-body cryotherapyChronic pain and musculoskeletal conditionsAssessment of Cryotherapy's Analgesic Impact in Anti-aromatase-induced Arthralgia
NCT05315011 · started 2023-05-05 · 70 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryNeuromuscular Responses to Recovery Techniques
NCT06433856 · started 2023-05-01 · 16 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingSpinal cord injury and spasticityThe Effectiveness of the Wim Hof Method in People with Spinal Cord Injury
NCT05704322 · started 2023-03-27 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryMassage and Cold Water Immersion on Movement Variability After Fatigue in Swimmers
NCT04541901 · started 2023-03-06 · 22 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionHypErthermia as an Additional Treatment for the Biology and Experience of Depression: Study 2
NCT05708976 · started 2023-02-15 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownInfrared / Waon saunaType 2 diabetesThe Impact of Passive Heat Treatment on Glycaemic Response During an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Diabetic Patients
NCT05610046 · started 2023-01-26 · 12 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyExercise recoveryPost-exercise Recovery of DOMS in Recreational Athletes
NCT05757518 · started 2023-01-16 · 36 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownSaunaCOPD and chronic bronchitisTemperature Recording in Lungs of Volunteers With and Without Pulmonary Diseases
NCT05344300 · started 2022-09-01 · 10 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHypertensionOptimising heat therapy for treating high blood pressure
ANZCTR ACTRN12622000720718 · started 2022-09 · 16 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingExercise recoveryHeat Therapy to Accelerate Muscle Recovery
NCT05506514 · started 2022-07-14 · 34 participants planned or enrolled
- WithdrawnHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingType 2 diabetesHeat Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
NCT05237219 · started 2022-05-01
- Status unknownSaunaObesitycomparing effect of steam bath and sauna triglyceride level in over weight individuals
CTRI CTRI/2022/05/042707 · started 2022-05 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingFrailtyPassive Heat Treatment and Skeletal Muscle Reconditioning Older Adults
NCT05129995 · started 2022-03-28 · 14 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionHypErthermia as an Additional Treatment for the Biology and Experience of Depression
NCT05041361 · started 2021-10-11 · 16 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryCold and Warm Water for Performance Recovery
NCT04902924 · started 2021-10-01 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryEffectiveness of Recovery Protocols in Elite Professional Young Soccer Players
NCT04716049 · started 2021-09-03 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryEffectiveness of Recovery Protocols Combination in Soccer Players
NCT04841733 · started 2021-04-18 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingAnxiety and mental healthHot Water Immersion Therapy for Mental Health
NCT04793542 · started 2021-03-15 · 150 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyLong COVIDWhole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) for treating anosmia / hyposmia
IRCT IRCT20210708051817N1 · started 2021-02 · 42 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingFibromyalgiaHyperthermia in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
NCT05135936 · started 2020-11-12 · 41 participants planned or enrolled
- SuspendedCold-water immersion and swimmingHypertensionThe Galway Sea Swimmers Study
NCT04290637 · started 2020-10 · 150 participants planned or enrolled
- TerminatedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingType 2 diabetesHeat Shock Therapy to Improve Mitochondrial Function in Neuropathy
NCT05070741 · started 2020-07-27 · 3 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryEffect of Different Techniques of Recovery in Para-athletes
NCT03431636 · started 2020-07-25 · 21 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHypertensionHeat Therapy Versus Exercise Training in Hypertension
NCT03557502 · started 2019-12-01 · 44 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHeart failureEffects of Passive Heat Therapy on Oxygen Consumption and Cardiovascular Fitness in Adults
NCT04026126 · started 2019-08-29 · 15 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingHypertensionHeat Therapy and Omega 3 on Cardio-Metabolic Health
NCT04051034 · started 2019-08-20 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaCardiovascular disease (general)Exercise and Sauna on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Health
NCT04540718 · started 2019-08-08 · 47 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedInfrared / Waon saunaHeart failureEffects of WAON therapy on cognitive function and muscle strength in elderly heart failure patients
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000037711 · started 2019-08 · 120 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingFibromyalgiaHeat Therapy for Fibromyalgia
NCT03768947 · started 2019-07-19 · 8 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionWhole-body Hyperthermia for Moderate to Severe Depressive Disorder
NCT03906149 · started 2019-07-01 · 46 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingGoutThe Relationship Between Cold Water Immersion and the Progression in Gout Arthritis
NCT04587544 · started 2019-07-01 · 76 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionWhole-body Hyperthermia for Mild to Moderate Depressive Disorder
NCT03906175 · started 2019-06-11 · 46 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownInfrared / Waon saunaKidney disease and dialysisDermodialysis as Adjuvant Therapy in Renal Failure
NCT03810989 · started 2019-06-01 · 86 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryComparison of Different Forms of Recovery on the Functionality After Physical Exercise
NCT04201977 · started 2019-06-01 · 50 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingType 2 diabetesTo Bathe or Not to Bathe
NCT03798717 · started 2019-02-20 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaCoronary artery diseaseSauna Bathing to Improve Vascular Health of Adults With Heart Disease
NCT03620539 · started 2018-12-04 · 61 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyAtopic dermatitisAssessment of the Impact of Whole Body Cryostimulation on Skin Physiological Indicators
NCT03761199 · started 2018-11-26 · 24 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryEffect of Total Cold Water Immersion Vs Ice Massage Modalities
NCT04183816 · started 2018-11-01 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyMultiple sclerosisThe influence of whole-body cryotherapy on physiological blood indicators, oxidative stress and selected disease markers in people with multiple sclerosis
ANZCTR ACTRN12620001142921 · started 2018-11 · 45 participants planned or enrolled
- SuspendedCold-water immersion and swimmingCardiovascular disease (general)Cold Water Immersion and Atherosclerosis, Inflammation, Fat Accumulation and Lipid Profile Parameters
NCT04642066 · started 2018-10-25 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownInfrared / Waon saunaDepressionA randomized, double-blind controlled study of the efficacy of infrared-whole body hyperthermia in patients with major depression
DRKS DRKS00015754 · started 2018-08-24
- CompletedSaunaCardiovascular disease (general)Comparison of Acute Sauna With Exercise and Sauna
NCT04556422 · started 2018-08-01 · 72 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownSaunaKidney disease and dialysisFeasibility and Safety in the Management of Fluid Overload in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Through Sweat Stimulation With the Use of Portable Sauna Bath, Pilot Study
NCT03563898 · started 2018-05-28 · 10 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownWhole-body cryotherapyObesityShort to Long Effects of Whole Body Cryostimulation on Insulin Sensitivity Among Overweight
NCT04375969 · started 2018-01-03 · 80 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingRheumatoid arthritisAerobic Exercise Program Followed by Cold Water Immersion: Effects on Arthritis Patients Arterial Stiffness
NCT03911830 · started 2017-11-11 · 18 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryThe Efficacy of Lymphatic Massage on Lower Extremity Edema and Performance After Treadmill Exercise in Sprinter Compare to Static Stretching and Cold Water Immersion
NCT03386019 · started 2017-11-06 · 14 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaKidney disease and dialysisThe effectiveness of sauna baths in removing excessive fluid in patients with chronic kidney disease.
CTRI CTRI/2017/02/007823 · started 2017-03 · 6 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryEffects on CK, RPE, VAS Scale and Physical Performance of Three Recovery Methods in Elite Basketball Players
NCT05805540 · started 2017-02-01 · 15 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyFibromyalgiaWhole-Body Cryotherapy (WBC) as an Adjunct Treatment on Pain in Fibromyalgia Persons: Short Time Effect.
NCT03466008 · started 2017-01-01 · 24 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryCold Water Immersion in the Recovery of Markers of Muscle Damage of 10km Street Runners
NCT03094689 · started 2017-01 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryComparison Between Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) and a Cold-Water Immersion (CWI) in Recovery Soccer Player: Analysis of Biochemical Markers of Recovery and Muscular Oxidative Stress.
NCT03593733 · started 2017-01 · 18 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingAtopic dermatitisLow-dose radon hyperthermia therapy in atopic dermatitis (radon hyperthermia in Gastein gallery vs sauna control)
ISRCTN ISRCTN40955970 · started 2017-01 · 32 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyFibromyalgiaEvaluate the Clinical Efficacy of Whole Body Cryotherapy in the Cryosense Cabin for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
NCT03425903 · started 2016-11-16 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionEffect of hyperthermic baths (HTB) on depression
DRKS DRKS00011013 · started 2016-09-30
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyAnkylosing spondylitisAssessment of Whole Body Cryotherapy in Treatment of Active Axial Spondylarthritis
NCT02473315 · started 2016-07-01 · 36 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryEffect of Muscle Pain in Late Cold Water Immersion, Muscular Recruitment, Postural Control Dynamic and Sleep Quality
NCT02806609 · started 2016-06-01 · 28 participants planned or enrolled
- WithdrawnContrast (hot-cold) therapyObesityA randomized-controlled-trial of passive heating or cooling to improve sleep and facilitate weight loss in overweight/obese individuals.
ANZCTR ACTRN12615000198527 · started 2016-05 · 75 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyExercise recoveryThe Effect of Whole Body Cryotherapy on Recovery and Performance: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT02847663 · started 2016-04 · 30 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryMassage Versus Cold Water Immersion for Fatigue-induced Biomechanical Alterations
NCT03578666 · started 2016-03-01 · 48 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedInfrared / Waon saunaCongenital heart disease (Fontan)Will simple home Waon (thermal) therapy improve circulatory status and oxidative stress long term after Fontan operation? -First Waon (thermal) therapy trial in patients after Fontan operation
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000021024 · started 2016-02 · 40 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryCold Water Immersion and Recovery
NCT02596542 · started 2015-11 · 12 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedContrast (hot-cold) therapyCardiovascular disease (general)Hemodynamic Effects of Dry Sauna Followed by Cold Water Immersion in Healthy Subjects
NCT02598258 · started 2015-10 · 32 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingPolycystic ovary syndromeHeat Therapy and Cardiometabolic Health in Obese Women
NCT03644524 · started 2015-09-08 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryThe Accumulative Effect of Cold Water Immersion in Football Athletes
NCT02688972 · started 2015-07 · 27 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyMultiple sclerosisThe Effect of a Series of Systemic Cryotherapy Treatments on the Functional State of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
NCT04533971 · started 2015-04-01 · 114 participants planned or enrolled
- WithdrawnHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingFibromyalgiaWhole Body Hyperthermia (WBH) as a Rapid Treatment for Fibromyalgia
NCT02332694 · started 2015-02
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyDementia and cognitive impairmentThe whole-body cryotherapy in mild cognitive impairment
ANZCTR ACTRN12619001627145 · started 2015-02 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryThe Effects of Cold Water Immersion With Different Dosages (Duration and Temperature Variations) on Heart Rate Variability Post-exercise Recovery
NCT02499640 · started 2014-09 · 100 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryInfluence of Cooling on the Effect of Strength Training
NCT03332446 · started 2014-08 · 11 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyDepressionThe whole-body cryotherapy in depression
ANZCTR ACTRN12619001600134 · started 2014-08 · 60 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownWhole-body cryotherapyRheumatoid arthritisEffects of serial whole body cryotherapy on disease activity, functional health, cytokines and marker of bone and cartilage metabolism in rheumatoid diseases
DRKS DRKS00021218 · started 2014-07-01
- TerminatedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionEnhancing Psychotherapy for Mood Disorders With Whole Body Hyperthermia
NCT02021149 · started 2014-07 · 3 participants planned or enrolled
- TerminatedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingAnxiety and mental healthWhole Body Hyperthermia Registry Study
NCT02174003 · started 2014-06 · 2 participants planned or enrolled
- TerminatedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingAnxiety and mental healthWhole Body Hyperthermia & Combat-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
NCT02077972 · started 2014-03 · 3 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionThe Brain on Whole Body Hyperthermia: A Neuroimaging Study
NCT02062840 · started 2014-02 · 23 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryCold Therapy in the Treatment of Exercise-induced Muscle Damage
NCT02341612 · started 2013-12 · 65 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyMultiple sclerosisEffect of Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) and exercise on functional status in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS)
ANZCTR ACTRN12626000300370 · started 2013-05 · 70 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionHyperthermic baths in patients with depression – effects on symptoms and heart rate variability. A randomized controlled pilot study
DRKS DRKS00004803 · started 2013-05 · 44 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedInfrared / Waon saunaCardiovascular disease (general)Effect of Waon Therapy on Cardio-Vascular Ankle Index
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000010626 · started 2013-04 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedCold-water immersion and swimmingExercise recoveryComparison of Pre-exercise Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate Free Acid (HMB-FA) and Cold Water Therapy for the Attenuation of Muscle Damage and Soreness
NCT01793779 · started 2012-12 · 40 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingDepressionWhole Body Hyperthermia and Major Depression (MDD)
NCT01625546 · started 2012-07 · 34 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedInfrared / Waon saunaHeart failureShort Term Effects of Waon Therapy on Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: Prospective Multicenter Clinical Trial by Waon Equipment
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000006705 · started 2012-03 · 152 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedWhole-body cryotherapyObesityChronic Intermittent Cold Exposure on Weight Loss
NCT01312090 · started 2010-10 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaCOPD and chronic bronchitisEffect of continuous low-termerature sauna therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000004391 · started 2010-05 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaGulf War illnessGulf War Illness: Evaluation of an Innovative Detoxification Program
NCT01672710 · started 2010-04 · 32 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaCOPD and chronic bronchitisEffect of low-temperature sauna therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
JPRN (UMIN) JPRN-UMIN000003268 · started 2010-03 · 20 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaRespiratory infectionsEffectiveness of Local Application of Warm Air in Patients With Common Cold (HELI Study)
NCT00552981 · started 2007-11 · 157 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedSaunaRheumatoid arthritisThe effects of sauna on pain join in rheumatoid arthritis patients
IRCT IRCT201008274115N1 · started 2004-06 · 45 participants planned or enrolled
- CompletedHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingFibromyalgiaMild Water-Filtered Near Infrared Whole-Body-Hyperthermia as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
NCT00324441 · started 2004-01 · 132 participants planned or enrolled
- Status unknownHot-water immersion and whole-body heatingRheumatoid arthritis41.8 Degree Centigrade Whole Body Hyperthermia for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Diseases
NCT00000106
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