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Behavioral Intervention

Hot water immersion for Menopause

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Led By Nathan Morris, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up one month pre therapy through to one month post therapy

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Study Summary

This trial is studying the effects of hot water therapy on menopausal women. The researchers want to see if taking hot baths for multiple days in a row can reduce hot flash symptoms and improve mood.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for women experiencing menopause and suffering from hot flashes. Participants will track their symptoms, undergo heat therapy sessions in a lab, and continue baths at home. Women with certain health conditions that could be worsened by heat or who cannot commit to the study schedule may not qualify.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if hot water therapy can reduce hot flash symptoms and improve mood in menopausal women. It involves initial symptom tracking, controlled heat stress tests in a lab setting, followed by regular bathing sessions at two different temperatures.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects might include discomfort due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures such as lightheadedness, dehydration or overheating during the bath sessions and climate-controlled assessments.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ one month post therapy

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~one month post therapy

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and one month post therapy for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Daily hot flash diary

Greene climacteric questionnaire

Secondary outcome measures

Blood plasma volume

Core temperature

Maximum skin wettedness

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Other outcome measures

Exit questionnaire

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Hot water immersionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

On days 2-6 and 8-12 of the therapy sessions, the participants will immerse themselves up to the shoulder in 105°F water for ~30 min, followed by immersion to the hip level for ~60 min (total immersion time of 90 min).

Group II: Warm water immersionPlacebo Group1 Intervention

On days 2-6 and 8-12 of the therapy sessions, the participants will immerse themselves up to the shoulder in 97°F water for ~30 min, followed by immersion to the hip level for ~60 min (total immersion time of 90 min).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Colorado, Colorado SpringsLead Sponsor

15 Previous Clinical Trials

4,665 Total Patients Enrolled

East Carolina UniversityOTHER

107 Previous Clinical Trials

38,709 Total Patients Enrolled

Nathan Morris, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many individuals are enrolled as participants in this ongoing medical study?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov specifies that this study is currently in the process of recruiting participants. The trial was initially posted on January 1st, 2024 and underwent its last revision on December 20th, 2023. To complete the study successfully, a total of 100 patients will be sought from one medical facility."

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Is the enrollment for this study currently available to prospective participants?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this particular clinical trial is actively seeking participants. The trial was initially posted on January 1st, 2024 and its most recent update occurred on December 20th, 2023. The study aims to enroll a total of 100 individuals from one designated site."

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Does the recruitment for this medical study include individuals who are at least 50 years old?

"Individuals aged 40 and above, but below 80 years old are eligible for participation in this clinical trial."

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What are the specific criteria for individuals to qualify and participate in this trial?

"To be eligible for this research study, potential participants must be experiencing menopause and fall within the age range of 40 to 80. Approximately 100 individuals will have the opportunity to participate in this trial."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Hot Water Therapy for the Treatment of Menopause-related Hot Flashes

2024. "Hot Water Therapy for the Treatment of Menopause-related Hot Flashes". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06192329.

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