Clinical trials: Heat Therapy
Healthy
The Effect of Thermotherapy on Recovery and Performance
This study investigates the effects of cooling on the recovery and performance characteristic in young healthy subjects. The study is divided in two projects: Project A: investigates the effects of 20 min.
- Trial name
- Cryotherapy (NCT02506283)
- Testing
- Zamar Therapy CT clinic
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland
Peer Review, Research
Transdermal Patch CVD 2000: The Effect of Heat on Fentanyl Release From Fentanyl TDSs in Healthy Adults
This is an Open-label, Non-Randomized, 3-way Crossover Bioequivalence Study to compare fentanyl release after heating of a brand name (Duragesic) and generic (Apotex and Mylan) fentanyl (transdermal delivery system)TDSs in…
- Trial name
- NCT02486016
- Testing
- Duragesic reference fentanyl TDS, Apotex generic fentanyl TDS, Mylan generic fentanyl TDS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Physical Therapy Techniques
Heat Transfer by Three Types of Packs and Its Implication on the Flexibility of the Lower Back
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects generated by the application of three different packs on the flexibility of the lower back of sedentary students.
- Trial name
- NCT02391376
- Testing
- moist heat pack; ;, seed pack, gel pack
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica del Maule
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Treatment of Postpartum Hemorrhage With Misoprostol: Fever Study
This study seeks to assess whether populations of women in Latin America outside Quito, Ecuador are at increased risk for developing elevated body temperature above 40.0°C following PPH treatment with 800mcg sublingual…
- Trial name
- NCT02163616
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in Argentina
- Volunteers
- 635 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gynuity Health Projects
Healthy Subjects
The Acute Effects of Low Temperature for Long Time Heat Treatment of Pork Semitendinosus on Satiety
Cooking meat at low temperatures for prolonged times is widely used among chefs and in food service due to the possibility to obtain a consistent and appealing eating quality.
- Trial name
- SAPO (NCT02495870)
- Testing
- Pork
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Hyperthermia
Cryo Pack Cooling After Exercise-induced Hyperthermia
This research study aims to examine whether Cryo Cooling packs reduce thermal and cardiovascular strain after exercise-induced hyperthermia compared to a commercially available ice pack.
- Trial name
- NCT04257266
- Testing
- Ice Pack Cooling
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Healthy Participants
The Effect of Heat Pads and Foam Rolling on Strength in Athletes.
This study will analyze the effects of foam rolling and heat therapy effect force production in the legs during a squat jump.
- Trial name
- NCT07569601
- Testing
- Heating Pad, Foam Roller
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Redlands
Muscle Damage
Heat Therapy to Accelerate Muscle Recovery
The use of cold on muscle (Ice, Cold Water Immersion - CWI or cryotherapy) is a widespread practice used by health professionals, athletes or non-athletic population in the treatment of muscle soreness and soft tissue injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT05506514
- Testing
- Water immersion
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aspetar
Exercise Intolerance, Aging
Heat Therapy and Muscle Function Study
Exercise tolerance decreases with age and a sedentary lifestyle. Muscle critical power (CP), is a sensitive measure of exercise tolerance that is more even more relevant to and predictive of endurance performance than VO2max.
- Conditions
- Exercise Intolerance, Aging, Heat Therapy, High Intensity Interval Training
- Trial name
- NCT04733287
- Testing
- High Intensity Interval Training of the Knee Extensors, Muscle Heat Therapy, Muscle Disuse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham Young University
Hot Weather; Adverse Effect, Immobilization, Tonic
Heat Therapy to Prevent Deconditioning During Immobilization
Animal models suggest that heat stress increases protein content and facilitates the recovery of atrophied muscle after an immobilization period, or following a chemically induced muscle injury in rats.
- Trial name
- NCT05021523
- Testing
- Hot ambient conditions exposures, Immobilization
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aspetar
Therapeutic Hyperthermia, Thermotherapy
Evaluation of a Polymeric Plate Derived From Castor Oil to Thermotherapy
The objective of this work is to evaluate, from volunteers viewpoint, the usability, comfort, appearance, weight, superficial temperature, and other characteristics of a polymeric plate derived from castor oil developed to…
- Conditions
- Therapeutic Hyperthermia, Thermotherapy, Polymers
- Trial name
- NCT01100541
- Testing
- Polymeric plate
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Human Papilloma Virus
A Cohort Study of Hyperthermia and Imiquimod for the Treatment of Flat Warts
flat warts are a superficial viral skin disease, extremely common in childhood.Treatment of warts is often difficult and involves different destructive procedures.Although several pharmacological and physical topical treatments…
- Trial name
- NCT05146895
- Testing
- Imiquimod treatment, Local Hyperthermia at 44℃
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Hospital of China Medical University
Acne Vulgaris
Efficacy of Handheld Acne Heat Device
The aim of our study is to determine the time to resolution of individual acne lesions using a popular handheld heat based device in comparison to no treatment and to standard topical therapy with benzoyl peroxide in order to…
- Trial name
- NCT01613924
- Testing
- Split face: handheld acne heat based device (Zeno Hot Spot) and no treatment, Split face: handheld acne heat based device, Zeno Hot Spot, and topical benzoyl peroxide 4%
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Heat Therapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease (HEATPAD)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a disabling condition, with symptoms of muscle cramping or pain on exertion, which can substantially reduce quality of life.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication, Critical Limb Ischemia
- Trial name
- HEATPAD (NCT06186505)
- Testing
- AirGlove
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiovascular Diseases
Chronic Heat Therapy for Improving Vascular Health
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether long-term heat therapy (i.e. 8 weeks of hot tub 4-5x per week) improves biomarkers of cardiovascular health in young, healthy, able-bodied individuals.
- Trial name
- CHT (NCT02518399)
- Testing
- Heat therapy, Thermoneutral water immersion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Aging Well, Walking, Difficulty
Heat Therapy, Functional Capacity, and Vascular Health in Older Adults
To test the hypothesis that home-based leg heat therapy improves functional capacity, vascular function, and exercise hyperemia in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging Well, Walking, Difficulty, Hyperemia
- Trial name
- NCT05706181
- Testing
- Home-based leg heat therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Texas Health Science Center
HIV Infections
Feasibility and Pilot Efficacy of Flash-heated Breast Milk to Reduce Maternal-to-Child-Transmission of HIV in Tanzania
This study will investigate the feasibility of HIV positive mothers in Tanzania to correctly use the Flash-heat method to pasteurize their breast milk and for how long they are able to do so.
- Trial name
- Flash-heat (NCT00523510)
- Testing
- Infant feeding counseling that includes Flash-heat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Secondary Hyperalgesia, Inflammation
The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Inflammatory Parameters Induced by a Heat Injury Model
Hyperbaric oxygen may reduce neurophatic pain and promote wound healing. Established anti inflammatory effects of HBO may contribute to this effect.
- Trial name
- HBO-SHA (NCT02397343)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Hypertension
Heat Therapy and Omega 3 on Cardio-Metabolic Health
Currently, controlled studies are lacking which test the benefits of: 1) ω3 PUFA; and 2) heat therapy on improving vascular-metabolic-microbiota health in Hispanic American populations.
- Trial name
- NCT04051034
- Testing
- Omega 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Lower Extremity Varicose Veins, Radiofrequency Ablation
Pain During Heat Treatment for Lower Extremity Varicose Veins: Radiofrequency vs. Microwave
This study compares two common heat-based procedures for treating varicose veins in the legs: radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA).
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity Varicose Veins, Radiofrequency Ablation, Microwave Ablation, Pain Measurement
- Trial name
- NCT07907315
- Testing
- Radiofrequency ablation, Microwave Ablation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chunshui He