Soaking away Alzheimer's? heat therapy trial targets blood sugar and brain health

NCT ID NCT06023407

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether regular warm-water baths can improve blood sugar control and brain energy use in healthy adults aged 65 and older who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Over 10 weeks, 60 participants will soak in warm water three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and brain activity to see if this simple approach could help protect the brain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Water immersion heat therapy (soaking in warm water)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve metabolism and potentially lower Alzheimer's risk in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It's too early to know if heat therapy truly helps prevent Alzheimer's, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic disease Alzheimer disease prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALZHEIMER DISEASE HEALTHY AGING METABOLIC DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Univeristy of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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