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Spa showdown: hammam baths beat massage for stress relief?

NCT ID NCT06788041

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Granada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a traditional Hammam bath experience (warm/cold pools, sauna, and aromatic oil massage) improves general health and perceived well-being more than a regular massage or a placebo. Twenty-two healthy adults with chronic stress participated. Researchers measured heart rate, sleep satisfaction, and other markers right after and 24 hours later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hammam experience (warm/cold baths, sauna, and aromatic oil foam massage)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a relaxing spa-like routine that helps reduce everyday stress and improve well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study with only 22 healthy participants, so results may not apply to the general public or those with medical conditions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

22 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women (50%) 25-65 years old * No metabolic risk. * Resident in the province of Granada. * Socio-economic level: medium-high * Experience in self-care * Spanish level C2 Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Participation in treatments and relaxation techniques or taking medication (anxiolytics) frequently (≥ 1 per week) in the last 12 months * Medical situations limiting participation in the study: acute musculoskeletal pathologies (fractures, wounds, etc.) or local inflammatory processes, diagnosed psychiatric disease, vascular diseases (thrombosis), contagious diseases, fever, thermoregulation problems, incontinence, craniocerebral trauma or infarction (\< 6 months), thermal allergies, hypertension, or any uncontrolled systemic disease).

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Chronic stress General health Wellness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Granada

    Granada, 18016, Spain

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