Cold water shock: can a dip change your decisions?
NCT ID NCT06908447
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at how a brief full-body cold-water bath, compared to a warm bath, influences decision-making, mood, and physical responses. Researchers will measure things like risk-taking, food choices, heart rate, and stress hormones in 40 healthy adults. The goal is to understand if cold exposure can alter how we value rewards and handle stress.
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German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke
RECRUITINGNuthetal, Germany
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