Clinical Trial

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

Recruiting
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 4 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 4 times since 2022-03-18; most recent amendment 2025-04-23.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2022-04-22
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05300971
Lead Sponsor University of Colorado, Boulder
Conditions Aging
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2022-08-01
Primary Completion 2027-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-29