Warm legs, healthy pregnancy? new study tests heat therapy for High-Risk moms

NCT ID NCT06932250

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests if regularly heating the legs with a portable sauna blanket can improve blood vessel health and lower the risk of high blood pressure disorders in pregnant women with obesity. About 118 women will use the blanket at home for 16 weeks. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free way to prevent pregnancy complications.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center; Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

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