Sauna therapy could slash antibiotic use in chronic lung disease
NCT ID NCT05351242
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether frequent sauna baths can reduce or eliminate bacteria that cause stubborn lung infections in people with conditions like COPD, asthma, or bronchiectasis. Researchers will track how long participants go without needing antibiotics and whether the bacteria are cleared. The trial aims to enroll 150 adults who have had repeated positive cultures for certain bacteria despite antibiotic treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sauna bath (thermotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce lung infections and antibiotic use in people with chronic lung diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no prior strong evidence. The sauna regimen may be hard to follow, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Herlev and Gentofte University hospital
Hellerup, Capital Region, 2900, Denmark
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