Spa showdown: hammam baths beat massage for stress relief?
NCT ID NCT06788041
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 39 times
Summary
This study tested whether a traditional Hammam bath experience (warm/cold pools, sauna, and aromatic oil massage) improves general health and perceived well-being more than a regular massage or a placebo. Twenty-two healthy adults with chronic stress participated. Researchers measured heart rate, sleep satisfaction, and other markers right after and 24 hours later.
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Locations
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University of Granada
Granada, 18016, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hammam experience (warm/cold baths, sauna, and aromatic oil foam massage)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a relaxing spa-like routine that helps reduce everyday stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 22 healthy participants, so results may not apply to the general public or those with medical conditions.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.