Evaluating the health benefits of a special shower treatment
An Randomised Controlled Trial on the Effects of Vital Shower (Hansgrohe) on Quality of Life, Immune Function, Cardiovascular Regulation and Well-being
This study is testing if a special shower treatment can improve health and well-being for adults aged 18 to 70.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Charite University, Berlin, Germany Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Berlin, State of Berlin) |
| Trial ID | NCT05328856 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This exploratory randomized controlled clinical study aims to assess the health-promoting effects of Kneipp hydrotherapy through the use of a prototype shower head, known as the Vital Shower, over a four-week daily application. Participants will be monitored for changes in quality of life, immune function, cardiovascular regulation, and overall well-being. The study will include both male and female participants aged 18 to 70, focusing on the potential therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy. The intervention is designed to be simple and accessible, allowing for easy integration into daily routines.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 70 without serious health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with serious acute or chronic comorbidities, severe mental illness, or specific dermatological diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance overall well-being and health outcomes for participants through improved immune function and cardiovascular health.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is exploratory, similar hydrotherapy interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female and male patients between 18 and 70 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Bad general condition * Serious acute or chronic comorbidity * Pregnancy and breast feeding period/ in the next 6 months * Participation in a clinical trial within the last 3 months before enrollment * Simultaneous participation in another clinical trial * Raynaud's disease or cold agglutinin disease * Severe mental illness * Insufficiently treated dermatological diseases (e.g. neurodermatitis, psoriasis) * Non-compatible sanitary shower or bath devices
Where this trial is running
Berlin, State of Berlin
- Charité Hochschulambulanz für Naturheilkunde am Immanuel Krankenhaus — Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Miriam Rösner
- Email: miriam.roesner@immanuelalbertinen.de
- Phone: 03080505682
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.