A cool wristband takes on hot flashes — no drugs needed

NCT ID NCT07729150

NEW Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a wearable device that delivers a cooling sensation on the wrist can reduce the burden of hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). About 66 participants will be randomly assigned to use the device right away or after a 6-week delay. The study measures how much hot flashes interfere with daily life using a standard questionnaire.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a wearable thermal device that delivers a cooling sensation on the wrist
What this could lead to: If effective, this non-drug approach could offer a simple, side-effect-free way to manage hot flashes in men undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 66 participants, and the device is not yet proven for this specific use. Results may not apply to everyone, and the cooling effect may not be strong enough for severe symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hot Flashes prostate cancer

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

HOT FLASHES PROSTATE CANCER VASOMOTOR SYMPTOMS

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