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Soaking away Alzheimer's? heat therapy trial targets blood sugar and brain health

NCT ID NCT06023407

Disease control Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center 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 regular warm-water baths can improve blood sugar control and brain energy use in healthy adults aged 65 and older who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Over 10 weeks, 60 participants will soak in warm water three times a week. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and brain activity to see if this simple approach could help protect the brain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Water immersion heat therapy (soaking in warm water)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve metabolism and potentially lower Alzheimer's risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It's too early to know if heat therapy truly helps prevent Alzheimer's, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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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 60 people

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

Started

Feb 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

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

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 and older * Stable medication doses (\>1 month) * Post-menopausal * Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) of 0 * History of or current metabolic impairment (i.e. metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, etc) Exclusion Criteria: * Excluded from or unable to complete an MRI scan. MRI compatible pacemakers will require cardiologist clearance prior to enrolling. * ACSM Risk score stratification of "High" unless cleared by a physician prior to participation. * Myocardial infarction or symptoms of coronary artery disease in the last 2 years. * History of or current diagnosis of disorders with the potential to impair cognition (i.e. AD, Parkinson's disease, stroke (defined as clinical episode w/ neuroimaging evidence in appropriate area to explain symptoms)). * Insulin-dependent (Type 1) Diabetes Mellitus. * Clinically significant chronic disease such as cancer, HIV, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. * Clinically significant depressive symptoms that may impair cognition, use of psychoactive and investigational medications, and significant visual or auditory impairment. * Orthopedic complications that would preclude individuals from safely entering a hot tub. * Untreated hypothyroidism or diseases associated with heat intolerance (i.e. Graves disease, etc). * Contraindication for temperature pill ingestion (i.e. inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis or related).

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Conditions

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metabolic disease Alzheimer disease prevention target

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Alzheimer disease Healthy aging Metabolic disease

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  • Univeristy of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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