Hot and cold: a new way to beat the blues?

NCT ID NCT06263738

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a single session of whole-body heating, with or without a cold water plunge, can reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers will recruit 162 adults aged 18-65 who currently have depressive symptoms. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either heat therapy alone or heat therapy followed by a cold plunge, and their mood will be assessed before treatment and again at 1 and 2 weeks after.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center

    RECRUITING

    Edwards, Colorado, 81632, United States

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