Clinical Trial

Evaluation of the Effects of Sauna Therapy on Congestion and Loop Diuretic Use in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced or Moderately Reduced Ejection Fraction

Study acronym: SAUNA-HF RCT
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Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of sauna therapy on congestion levels during cardiac rehabilitation in patients with heart failure who have an impaired or moderately impaired ejection fraction, compared to standard cardiac rehabilitation care. To investigate this, patients with reduced cardiac function who are hospitalized as part of a cardiac rehabilitation program will be included. These patients will be randomly assigned to two groups: standard cardiac rehabilitation program (control group) and sauna group (intervention group). The study will also assess whether this approach could allow for a reduction in the dose of diuretics, which are commonly used to remove excess fluid, thereby helping to avoid certain side effects. The expected benefits include a reduction in symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling, improvements in quality of life and physical fitness, and enhanced blood vessel function.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07468344
Lead Sponsor BAUDRY Guillaume
Conditions Heart Failure
Enrollment 46 participants
Start Date 2026-04
Primary Completion 2027-07 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-12