Cold and Heat Investigation to Lower Levels of Depression
Barry Sandler
162 participants
May 14, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study will recruit 112 medically healthy adults (aged 18-65) currently experiencing depressive symptoms to be randomized to receive either a single Whole Body Hyperthermia (heat therapy) treatment or a Whole Body Hyperthermia treatment followed by a cold water plunge. Participants will complete a baseline assessment of their depressive symptoms as well as 1-week and 2-week post-treatment followup assessments.
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Interventions
Participants in the heat exposure alone group will receive a single heat session using the Clearlight Sauna Dome lasting up to 140 minutes
Participants in the heat exposure and cold plunge group will receive a single heat session using the Clearlight Sauna Dome lasting up to 140 minutes followed by a cold plunge session in 55 degree (Fahrenheit) water, lasting up to 10 minutes.
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NCT06263738