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Exploring the Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing

NCT06875466 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2025-03-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in Aotearoa New Zealand, with hypertension being a major risk factor that remains difficult to manage with medication. Finnish sauna bathing (FSB), a widely practiced form of heat therapy, has been linked to lower risks of CVD, stroke, and overall mortality. Traditionally, FSB is combined with cold water immersion (CWI), but the combined effects of these therapies remain under explored. While sauna research often focuses on physiological aspects, this study aims to take a holistic approach to understanding its impact on cardiovascular health.

Conditions

  • Blood Pressure

Interventions

DEVICE

Sauna bathing

Finnish sauna bathing, participants will sauna once per week for 8 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Centre for Health

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anna Rolleston, PhD · The Centre for Health

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-31
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2025-07-31

Countries

  • New Zealand

Study Locations

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