๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-04-23

Passive Heat Therapy for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure and Improving Vascular Function in Mid-life and Older Adults (NCT05300971)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Colorado, Boulder

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study aims to determine the effects of \~12 weeks of repeated hot water immersion ("heat therapy") vs. thermoneutral water immersion on blood pressure and vascular function in late middle-life to older (โ‰ฅ40 years) adults. The study also aims to determine the effects of \~12 weeks of heat therapy on fluid cognitive and cerebrovascular function.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Colorado Boulder โ€” Boulder, Colorado

Age range: 40 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Heat therapy (OTHER)
  • Thermoneutral water immersion (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Colorado Boulder โ€” Boulder, Colorado

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (303) 724-4898

Email: vienna.brunt@cuanschutz.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—