RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06263738

Cold and Heat Investigation to Lower Levels of Depression


Sponsor

Barry Sandler

Enrollment

162 participants

Start Date

May 14, 2024

Study Type

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether whole-body heating (like a sauna) or cooling can reduce symptoms of depression, comparing different temperature-based therapies to see which works best. **You may be eligible if...** - You currently have depression or do not have depression (both groups are being studied) - You speak English or Spanish - You are able and willing to attend all study visits and follow study instructions **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had a bad reaction to heat, cold, or infrared exposure in the past - You take medications that affect your body's ability to regulate temperature - You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study - You currently have active thoughts of suicide with a plan, or have made a suicide attempt in the past 6 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREWhole Body Hyperthermia

Participants in the heat exposure alone group will receive a single heat session using the Clearlight Sauna Dome lasting up to 140 minutes

PROCEDURECold Water Plunge

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.


Locations(1)

Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center

Edwards, Colorado, United States

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