Scientists dive into how cold water shapes your decisions

NCT ID NCT06908447

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looks at how a brief full-body cold-water bath, compared to warm water, changes the way people make decisions, their mood, and body signals like heart rate and stress hormones. Forty healthy adults aged 18-40 will take part. The goal is to understand if cold exposure can influence risk-taking, food choices, and overall well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke

    RECRUITING

    Nuthetal, Germany

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