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Sweat and chill: could sauna and cold baths tame stress-related blood pressure spikes?

NCT ID NCT06319001

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a single session of low-volume high-intensity interval training or a combination of sauna and cold water immersion can lower blood pressure responses to physical stress. 45 healthy adults aged 18-50 participated. Researchers also looked at whether learning positive expectations about stress could enhance these effects. The goal is to better understand how these strategies work and if they could reduce cardiovascular risk.

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Active substance
low-volume high-intensity interval training and combined intermittent sauna and cold water bath
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug strategies to reduce blood pressure spikes during stress, potentially lowering cardiovascular risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are brief and effects may be short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female between 18 to 50 years * Non-smoker. * Non-obese (\<30 kg/m2). * Able to walk on a treadmill and cycle on a stationary bike without problems. * No or little (frequency \< 2 times per month) experience swimming with sauna and cold water. * Proficient in Norwegian and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or previous regular smoker * Addictions to alcohol or illegal drugs * Diagnosed with cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, or autoimmune diseases * Taking prescription medication with known cardiovascular effects * Judgment by a medical provider that exercise, heat therapy, or hydrotherapy poses an undue burden or risk. * Cognitive or psychiatric impairment * Lack of proficiency in Norwegian language oral or writing skills that will hamper the ability to participate in the interventions and fill out questionnaires.

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Conditions

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hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Blood pressure Stress, physiological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

    Bergen, Vestland, 5063, Norway

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