Warmth therapy may boost heart health in spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT04971408

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at whether repeated sessions of passive heating (like sitting in a warm room or bath) can help reduce inflammation and improve heart and blood vessel health in people with spinal cord injury. Ten adults with stable spinal cord injury for over a year took part. The goal was to find a safe, easy way to lower the high risk of heart disease and diabetes in this group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229-4404, United States

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