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Cold and Heat Investigation to Lower Levels of Depression
Sponsor: Barry Sandler
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
162
Start Date
2024-05-14
Completion Date
2027-04-01
Last Updated
2025-11-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Whole 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
Cold 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