Cold showers: the surprising new stress hack?
NCT ID NCT07611422
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether taking cold showers regularly can improve how people cope with stress. About 120 healthy adults will either take a warm shower with a 30-second cold blast at the end, or just a warm shower. Some will be told the showers are beneficial, others won't get that information. Researchers will measure stress levels, heart rate, and well-being before and after four weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cold shower exposure
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help people manage stress better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect of cold showers on stress is still uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
RECRUITINGMilan, Italy
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