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Hot water biking may boost heat tolerance and performance

NCT ID NCT05727774

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether water biking in hot water (35°C) helps athletes adapt to heat better than biking in neutral water (25°C). Twenty-four healthy recreational athletes completed 10 training sessions over two weeks. Researchers measured changes in distance traveled during a 30-minute time trial in a hot, humid room, as well as changes in VO2 max. The goal was to see if hot water training improves heat acclimation and sport performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Water biking in hot water (35°C) vs neutral water (25°C)
What this could lead to
If hot water biking proves better, it could offer a simple way for athletes to adapt to heat and boost performance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 24 healthy athletes, so results may not apply to others or lead to clear benefits.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy people * Sports practicing Exclusion Criteria: * Acclimatation already done (recent training in hot and/or humid) less than 2 months * Heart disease recent or non controlled * Heat intolerance * Water phobia or inable to swim

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Département de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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