Mineral baths may affect heart health in osteoarthritis patients
NCT ID NCT06923969
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 44 adults with osteoarthritis who took mineral baths (balneotherapy) for three weeks. Researchers used heart ultrasound before and after to see if the baths changed heart function. The goal was to better understand how balneotherapy affects the heart, especially in older patients who may have hidden heart problems.
What this could mean
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Active substance
balneotherapy (mineral baths)
What this could lead to
If this study shows balneotherapy is safe for the heart, it could support its use as a complementary therapy for osteoarthritis, especially in older adults with heart concerns.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 44 participants and no control group. It measures heart changes but cannot prove cause and effect or general safety.
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Locations
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Bursa Military Hospital, 1. Murat Caddesi Osmangazi
Bursa, Nilüfer, 16300, Turkey (Türkiye)