Warm legs, safer pregnancy? new study tests heat therapy against hypertension

NCT ID NCT06932250

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at whether 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 be randomly assigned to use a warm or a cool blanket at home for 16 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in blood vessel function and nerve activity to see if this simple, drug-free approach can help prevent pregnancy complications.

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Study contacts

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Locations

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

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    Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

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