RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05300971

Passive Heat Therapy for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure and Improving Vascular Function in Mid-life and Older Adults

Sponsor

University of Colorado, Boulder

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Aging

Summary

This study aims to determine the effects of \~12 weeks of repeated hot water immersion ("heat therapy") vs. thermoneutral water immersion on blood pressure and vascular function in late middle-life to older (≥40 years) adults. The study also aims to determine the effects of \~12 weeks of heat therapy on fluid cognitive and cerebrovascular function.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Heat therapy and Thermoneutral water immersion for people with aging. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 40 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERHeat therapy

36 sessions (\~3x per week for 12 weeks) of hot water immersion in 40°C water, sufficient to raise body core temperature to 38.5°C, and 12 weeks of follow-up.

OTHERThermoneutral water immersion

36 sessions (\~3x per week for 12 weeks) of thermoneutral water immersion in 36°C water to prevent changes in body core temperature \>0.2°C, and 12 weeks of follow-up.