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Splash therapy: tiny study tests pool workouts for POTS

NCT ID NCT07182578

Symptom relief Sponsor: California State University, Dominguez Hills Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a 12-week aquatic occupational therapy program could reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Five adults with POTS completed three 60-minute pool sessions per week, including gentle stretching, balance exercises, and strength training. Researchers measured heart rate, balance, and symptom scores before and after the program to see if the water-based approach was feasible and helpful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
aquatic occupational therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safe, drug-free way to manage POTS symptoms and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 5 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to all people with POTS, and the therapy requires a pool and trained therapist.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with POTS, Age 18-64, Participants must be English speaking, participants must obtain a physician permission letter\* \* The physician letter will only state that the participant is cleared to participate in aquatic therapy, it will not confirm or state what disease the individual has in the medical records or other HIPAA information. Exclusion Criteria: * Not diagnosed with POTS, Not between the ages of 18-64\*, Epilepsym Bowel incontinence \*The reason for the age requirement is because individuals: * under 18 have different diagnostic criteria and mechanisms for POTS than the age range specified and may respond differently to treatment * over age 65 have different mechanisms behind POTS than younger individuals, and frequently have health conditions or factors that can be difficult to differentiate from POTS symptoms/diagnosis and would require lab work and continuous physician involvement. POTS is less common in older adults. * The typical age of onset for POTS is generally considered to be between the ages of 15-50 years of age * For participant's safety, the researcher needs to be able to communicate with them in the aquatic setting. English is the researcher's only language and electronic translators are not accessible/usable in the pool setting.

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Conditions

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autonomic nervous system disorder postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California Aquatic Therapy & Wellness Center

    Long Beach, California, 90805, United States

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