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Ice baths tested on college athletes: do they really work?

NCT ID NCT06565468

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking a 10-minute cold water bath (around 55°F) after training helps NCAA Division I athletes recover and perform better. 75 volleyball, football, and cross country athletes wore a WHOOP device to track sleep, heart rate, and other recovery signs. They also did jump and strength tests. The goal was to see if cold water immersion improves recovery and performance compared to no treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cold water immersion
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way for athletes to recover faster and improve performance after training.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all athletes or sports. The benefits may be minimal or not significant.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female student-athletes aged 18 years or older * Currently enrolled at UCLA and participating in the following National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Varsity sports: Men's and Women's Volleyball, Football, Men's and Women's Cross Country. Exclusion Criteria: * Must meet above inclusion criteria. * Unable to complete the required physical testing due to injury or other impairment. * Age less than 18 years old at time of enrollemnt * Open wounds or broken skin * History of hypersensitivity to cold, including but not limited to Raynaud's phenomenon, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, and paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria * Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Athletic performance Recovery, physiological

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCLA Orthopedics

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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