Hot water therapy for menopause-related hot flashes
Hot Water Therapy for the Treatment of Menopause-related Hot Flashes and Other Symptoms: a Clinical Trial
This study is testing if taking hot baths can help women going through menopause feel better by reducing hot flashes and improving their mood.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Colorado Springs, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT06192329 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of hot water therapy, specifically prolonged hot baths, in reducing hot flash symptoms and improving mood in women experiencing menopause. Participants will first track their hot flash frequency and intensity for two weeks before starting the heat therapy program. Physiological assessments will be conducted during the therapy to monitor thermoregulatory responses in a controlled environment. The study seeks to provide a non-hormonal alternative to traditional treatments for menopause-related symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women experiencing menopause-related hot flashes who are not diagnosed with cardiovascular illnesses that would prevent participation.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiovascular conditions that limit their ability to engage in exercise or heat exposure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could offer a safe and effective non-hormonal treatment option for women suffering from menopause-related hot flashes.
How similar studies have performed: While hormonal treatments have been the standard, this approach of using heat therapy is novel and has not been extensively tested in this context.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported menopause-related hot flashes Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with a cardiovascular illness that precludes them from taking part in exercise
Where this trial is running
Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nathan Morris, PhD — University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
- Study coordinator: Nathan Morris, PhD
- Email: nmorris6@uccs.edu
- Phone: 3038179707
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.