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Hot and cold therapy tested as depression treatment

NCT ID NCT06263738

Symptom relief Sponsor: Barry Sandler Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a single session of whole-body heat therapy (using an infrared sauna) with or without a cold water plunge can reduce depression symptoms. Researchers will enroll 162 adults with depressive symptoms and track their mood changes over two weeks. The goal is to see if these temperature-based procedures offer a simple, non-drug option for mood improvement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Whole Body Hyperthermia (infrared sauna) and Cold Water Plunge
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to reduce depression symptoms using heat and cold exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only a single treatment session and short follow-up. Results may not last or apply to everyone, and there are risks like discomfort or adverse reactions to extreme temperatures.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 162 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who currently meet study criteria for depression or individuals who do not currently meet criteria for depression * English or Spanish speaking (able to provide informed consent and complete questionnaires in one of these languages) * Able and willing to adhere to trial requirements, including attending all trial visits, preparatory and follow-up sessions, and completing all trial evaluations. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous adverse reaction to hypothermia, hyperthermia and/or infrared exposure * Use of any medication that may impact thermoregulatory capacity. * Pregnancy, active lactation, or intention to become pregnant during the study period. * Endorses current active suicidal ideation with a plan or made a suicide attempt in the prior 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Hyperthermia major depressive disorder mood disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Depression Healthy controls Mood disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center

    RECRUITING

    Edwards, Colorado, 81632, United States

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