Clinical trials: Heat Therapy
Cutaneous Leishmaniases
Effectiveness, Safety and Feasibility of HECT-CL, in Quetta, Pakistan
This research studies the effect thermotherapy as treatment of Old World CL which is not invasive, non-toxic, and the short treatment. While the current standard treatment comprise daily painful injections with antimonials,
- Trial name
- HECT-CL (NCT03208543)
- Testing
- HECT-CL
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medecins Sans Frontieres, Netherlands
High-risk Pregnancy
Leg Heating in Pregnant Women With Obesity
Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). The underlying mechanisms are largely unclear, but maternal vascular endothelial dysfunction is likely involved.
- Trial name
- NCT06932250
- Testing
- Leg heating
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
The Effectiveness of Sustained Heat Treatment on Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
This post-market clinical follow-up, open-label, multicenter, randomized, parallel group clinical investigation is designed to investigate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of immediate and delayed ThermaCare HeatWraps…
- Trial name
- DOMS (NCT06111118)
- Testing
- ThermaCare HeatWraps
- Where
- 6 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco S.p.A
Diphenhydramine Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use, Hyperthermia
Diphenhydramine and Sweating
In 2012, it was estimated that nearly 1 in 4 Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis. To add, 78% of individuals working in predisposing environments are predicted to develop occupational rhinitis.
- Conditions
- Diphenhydramine Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use, Hyperthermia, Allergic Rhinitis, Sweating
- Trial name
- BENEXE2022 (NCT05586477)
- Testing
- Diphenhydramine
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lakehead University
Heat Therapy, Perineal Tear
The Effect of Using Perineal Warm Compress Techniques During the Second Stage of Labor on Perineal Outcomes
The goal of the clinical trial is to determine the effect of second-stage warm compress application on perineal pain and trauma among primiparous women.
- Conditions
- Heat Therapy, Perineal Tear, Pain, Labor
- Trial name
- NCT05955352
- Testing
- Perineal warm compression Technique
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
DYSMENORRHEA
Heat Application on Depression, Anxiety, Menstrual Attitude and Dysmenorrhea
AIM: Establishing the effects of heat application on depression, anxiety, menstrual attitude and severity of dysmenorrhea. METHODS: This randomized controlled prospective experimental trial was conducted with 43 students who were…
- Trial name
- NCT04572555
- Testing
- Heat Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
Crowding of Anterior Mandibular Teeth
Mechanical Properties and Clinical Efficacy of Two Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Archwires
Objective: to compare the changes of the mechanical properties measured by tensile test and three point bending test of two NiTi archwires (heat-activated and superelastic); when exposed to the oral conditions during the first…
- Trial name
- (NiTi) (NCT03256279)
- Testing
- .014" NiTi heat-activated archwire, .014" NiTi Superelastic archwire
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Universitaria CIEO
Elevated Blood Pressure
Post-exercise Hot Water Immersion to Improve Overnight Blood Pressure
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether putting a participant's legs in a hot bath after exercise improves blood pressure in people with higher blood pressure. .
- Trial name
- ExHT (NCT06348225)
- Testing
- Exercise, Heat Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Providence College
Liver Cirrhosis, Refractory Ascites
Infrared Ray Heat Treatment in Liver Cirrhosis Patients With Refractory Ascites
The objective of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Infrared ray heat treatment in hepatic area in cirrhosis patients with refractory ascites.
- Trial name
- NCT01558895
- Testing
- Infrared ray heat treatment, conventional treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First People's Hospital of Foshan
Pain
Peripheral KV7 Activation for Pain Relief
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the drug Flupirtine can safely lower pain when used in tiny amounts directly in the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT06971250
- Testing
- Capsaicin only (7.6 ng), Capsaicin + Flupirtine 0.5 µg, Capsaicin + Flupirtine 1.2 µg
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stefan Heber
Labour Pain, Cold Therapy
Effect of Intermittent Heat and Cold Therapy on Comfort During Labor
Summary of the Study Childbirth is one of the most significant and complex experiences in any mother's life. According to a study, labour pain ranges from mild to severe and is felt throughout the body, particularly in the lower…
- Conditions
- Labour Pain, Cold Therapy, Heat Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06214585
- Testing
- Intermittent heat and cold versus heat-only therapy, Heat- only Therapy
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Renal Colic
Heat Wrap for Renal Colic
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (diclofenac, kotorolac, piroxicam) opioids (petidine, tramadol, fentanyl), paracetamol and topical agents (EMLA, diclofenal gel), have been shown to be effective in the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT03790514
- Testing
- Heat Wrap
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital
Rewarming by Shivering Heat Production Only, Rewarming by Arm and Leg Immersion in Warm Water
Hypothermia Rewarming With Distal Limb Warming
The study will compare the rewarming effectiveness of heat donation through the distal arms and legs during rewarming of mildly hypothermic subjects.
- Conditions
- Rewarming by Shivering Heat Production Only, Rewarming by Arm and Leg Immersion in Warm Water, Rewarming by Arm and Leg Exposure to Fluidotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT01827449
- Testing
- Fluidotherapy warming device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Neck Pain
Effects of Neck Stabilization Exercise With Heat Therapies
In this study, we aimed to determine the effects of heat therapies and neck stabilization exercises on pain, disability, range of motion, and mood of NP patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05771441
- Testing
- neck stabilization exercise (nse), NSE + HOT PACK THERAPY, NSE + infrared therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hilal Yeşil
Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612), Athletic Injuries (C26.857.500.124)
Recovery Optimization Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Injuries in Soccer Players
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if recovery interventions using cold and hot water immersion can reduce the risk of injuries in amateur soccer players.
- Conditions
- Muscle Fatigue (C23.888.592.612.612), Athletic Injuries (C26.857.500.124), Recovery of Function (G11.427.698.620), Cryotherapy (E02.095.301.250)
- Trial name
- NCT06920966
- Testing
- Cold Water Immersion (CWI), Hot water immersion (HWI), Thermography-Guided Immersion (TI)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Heart Failure, Heart Diseases
Effects of Passive Heat Therapy on Oxygen Consumption and Cardiovascular Fitness in Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine if enhanced endothelial arterial distensibility observed with heat therapy translates into improved cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04026126
- Testing
- Heat Therapy Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Menopause, Menopause Related Conditions
Hot Water Therapy for the Treatment of Menopause-related Hot Flashes
The purpose of this research is to determine whether hot water therapy (i.e. taking prolonged hot baths on multiple consecutive days) decreases hot flash symptoms and improves mood in women who are undergoing or who have…
- Conditions
- Menopause, Menopause Related Conditions, Menopause Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06192329
- Testing
- Hot water therapy, Warm water immersion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Healthy Participants
Masseter Muscle Stiffness After Heat Application and Percussion Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes in the stiffness of the masseter muscle (a jaw muscle) before and after two types of treatment: applying commercial heat pads or using a commercial massage gun.
- Trial name
- NCT07237087
- Testing
- massage gun, heat treatment
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Muscle Disorder
Stretching Exercises Versus Thermotherapy on Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms
To compare the effects of stretching exercises versus thermotherapy on RLS symptoms and sleep quality among pregnant women. Research hypotheses: Pregnant women who perform leg stretching exercises exhibit lower RLS symptoms…
- Trial name
- Exersize (NCT05261035)
- Testing
- stretching exercises, thermotherapy
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Physical Therapy Modalities, Pain Measurement
How to Reduce Dry Needling Pain in Treatment of Trigger Points of Muscle Triceps Sural in Ankle Post Fracture Patients
Ankle fractures are one of the main causes of hospitalization due to injuries in Chile, which also have a discharge and partial load time of approximately 12 weeks in the recovery process.
- Conditions
- Physical Therapy Modalities, Pain Measurement, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Ankle Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT05193695
- Testing
- Treadmill exercise
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Becerra, Pablo