Clinical trials: Immersion
Muscle Soreness
Neuromuscular Responses to Recovery Techniques
Cold water immersion (CWI) and percussive massage therapy (PMT) are commonly used re-covery techniques in team sports. In particular, despite its wide use, PMT has been scarcely investigated in the literature, especially…
- Trial name
- NCT06433856
- Testing
- Cold Water Immersion, Percussive Massage Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trieste
Strength Training Effects
Influence of Cooling on the Effect of Strength Training
The aim of this study is to investigate if regular cold water immersion after strength training has a negative influence on the desired training-induced performance enhancement.
- Trial name
- IceAge (NCT03332446)
- Testing
- cold water immersion
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
Opioid-Related Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders
Cold Water Immersion Modulates Reinforcing Effects of Nitrous Oxide - 2
The purpose of this study is to conduct experiments to examine subjective and reinforcing effects of nitrous oxide. Mood altering and psychomotor effects will be tested on non-drug abusers and preference procedures will be used…
- Trial name
- NCT00000250
- Testing
- 0% N2O, 40% N2O
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Sunburn
Water Immersion Studies of a Long-wear Sunscreen to Improve Protection Against Ultraviolet Radiation
This study is designed to determine the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of a test product following 80 Minute Water Immersion methodology defined in Final Monograph - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 - "Labeling and Effectiveness…
- Trial name
- NCT05767008
- Testing
- Sunscreen -R43
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanometics (d.b.a. PHD Biosciences)
Cold Water Immersion, Immune Function
Cold Water Exposure and Immune Function Study
The purpose of this clinical trial is to explore the effects of a 4 week cold-water immersion (CWI) intervention on measures of immune function, sleep quality, mental health and well-being, and muscular strength.
- Conditions
- Cold Water Immersion, Immune Function, Muscular Strength, Mental Health
- Trial name
- NCT06667479
- Testing
- Cold Water Immersion (CWI) - Cold Tub Immersion (CI), Cold Water Immersion (CWI) - Cold Shower (CS), Control Group (CO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Northern Colorado
Post-exercise Lower Extremity Edema
The Efficacy of Lymphatic Massage on Lower Extremity Edema and Performance After Treadmill Exercise in Sprinter Compare to Static Stretching and Cold Water Immersion
Background: Lower extremity edema is often seen after exercise in healthy individuals, especially sprinters, in sports physical therapy practice. Edema is defined as the excessive fluid accumulation in the interstitial space.
- Trial name
- NCT03386019
- Testing
- Lymphatic massage, Static stretching, Cold water immersion
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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
Movement Disorders, Muscle Tone
Massage and Cold Water Immersion on Movement Variability After Fatigue in Swimmers
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of post-exercise massage and cold-water immersion compared to control in young elite swimmers.
- Conditions
- Movement Disorders, Muscle Tone, Perceived Exertion
- Trial name
- NCT04541901
- Testing
- Massage, Cold water immersion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Flávia Carvalho
Cold-water Immersion, High Heat Sauna
Thermodynamic Exposure and Sleep in Military Cadets
This pilot study investigates the effects of cold-water immersion, traditional sauna use, and their combination on sleep architecture and psychological health in military cadets.
- Conditions
- Cold-water Immersion, High Heat Sauna, Combination of Cold-water Immersion and High Heat Sauna
- Trial name
- NCT07201935
- Testing
- Cold Water Immersion, High Heat Sauna
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Hyperthermia, Weather; Heat
Mitigating Heat-induced Physiological Strain and Discomfort in Older Adults Via Lower Limb Immersion and Neck Cooling
The incidence and severity of hot weather and extreme heat events (heat waves) is increasing. As such, there is an urgent need to develop heat-alleviation strategies that can provide targeted protection for older adults who are…
- Conditions
- Hyperthermia, Weather; Heat, Heat Stress, Heat Syncope
- Trial name
- NCT05601713
- Testing
- No cooling (control), Lower limb immersion, Lower limb immersion + neck cooling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Oral Biofilm, Periodontitis
Methodology Antiseptic Application, Influence on Oral Biofilm.
The study has the objective to compare two different methodology of application the antiseptic on the oral biofilm will be formed during 48h in situ on a specific device.
- Conditions
- Oral Biofilm, Periodontitis, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- NCT02267239
- Testing
- essential oils, immersion, Chlorhexidine, immersion, essential oils, mouthwash
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension
The Galway Sea Swimmers Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Hypertension is a well-established risk factor for the development of CVD.
- Trial name
- GS3 (NCT04290637)
- Testing
- Cold-water sea swimming, No cold-water sea swimming
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Nature, Human, Mental Health Wellness 1
Effects of Forest Bathing in Vancouver, B.C. Parks
This study aims to investigate environmental factors that influence people's responses to the Japanese practice of forest bathing in Vancouver, B.C. parks.
- Conditions
- Nature, Human, Mental Health Wellness 1, Stress, Psychological, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT05502588
- Testing
- Self-Guided Forest Bathing, Guided Forest Bathing
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 198 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pain, Neuropathic, Pain, Acute
Ice Immersion Using Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different technologies, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality with modifications as passive content, active content, cognitive load modulation, and positive…
- Trial name
- NCT04196686
- Testing
- VR/AR, Ice Bath
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cryotherapy Effect
Behaviour After Exercise of Biological, Clinical and Metabolic Variables as From Different Temperatures and Times of Immersion Cold Water Application
Introduction: immersion cold water is a recuperative strategy commonly used, however, are not yet fully understood the real effects of this technique on specific conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT02497495
- Testing
- immersion cold water
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paulista University
Small-Fiber Neuropathy, Dysautonomia
Diagnostic Accuracy of The Water Immersion Wrinkle Test for Small Fiber Neuropathy
Small-fiber neuropathy (SFN) affects A-delta and C fibers and commonly presents with sensory symptoms and dysautonomia. Confirmation often relies on specialized tests such as quantitative sensory testing (QST) and sympathetic…
- Trial name
- WIWT-SFN (NCT07255573)
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HOSPITAL BRITANICO DE BUENOS AIRES
Preterm Birth
Effect of Immersion Bathing and Showering Applications on Comfort Level and Physiological Parameters of Newborn
Effect of immersion bathing and showering applications on comfort level and physiological parameters of Newborn
- Trial name
- NCT04811742
- Testing
- bathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Pediatric Obesity, Prediabetic State
Health Outcomes of Teens Participating in Summer Employment Immersion Programs
This study is a collaboration between investigators and two community partners: a youth employment program and an urban farm. The community partners hire 300+ adolescents for summer jobs at various organizations.
- Trial name
- NCT02886208
- Testing
- Measurement
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Sport Recovery, Aminoacidemia
The Effects of Cold-water Immersion on Exercise Performance Recovery and Postprandial Plasma Aminoacidemia
In order to optimize sports performance, high-level athletes are required to manage conflicting training objectives, which often result in periods of high-volume training.
- Conditions
- Sport Recovery, Aminoacidemia, Cold-water Immersion
- Trial name
- NCT06698237
- Testing
- immediate cold-water immersion, delayed cold-water immersion, immediate thermoneutral water immersion
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Heart Failure
Water Immersion in Chronic Stable Heart Failure
This study aims to investigate the effects of water immersion and exercise on heart function and blood flow in patients with chronic stable heart failure.
- Trial name
- IMMERSE-HF (NCT02949544)
- Testing
- water immersion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust