Hot Water Immersion Therapy for Mental Health

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-03-15

Study Completion Date

2023-03-15

Brief Summary

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In 2016, it was estimated that nearly 1 billion people worldwide were affected by a mental or addictive disorder, and were associated with considerable excess mortality. Acute heat therapy sessions (e.g. whole-body heating or foot immersions) have been shown to improve symptoms in individuals diagnosed with common mental health illness such as major depressive disorders and reduce anxiety.

This study will assess the impact of an at-home 8-week lower-limb immersion in hot water on symptom severity in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anxiety Disorders Depression Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Heat Water Immersion

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Control

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Lukewarm Water

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

lower-limb hot water immersion

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

For a minimum of 30 minutes, 3 times a week for 8 consecutive weeks, participants will submerge their lower-limbs into 30-32°C (lukewarm) or 39-40°C (hot) water which will be measured with a supplied waterproof thermometer.

Hot Water

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

lower-limb hot water immersion

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

For a minimum of 30 minutes, 3 times a week for 8 consecutive weeks, participants will submerge their lower-limbs into 30-32°C (lukewarm) or 39-40°C (hot) water which will be measured with a supplied waterproof thermometer.

Interventions

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lower-limb hot water immersion

For a minimum of 30 minutes, 3 times a week for 8 consecutive weeks, participants will submerge their lower-limbs into 30-32°C (lukewarm) or 39-40°C (hot) water which will be measured with a supplied waterproof thermometer.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Over 18 years of age
* Diagnosed with depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder
* Internet access (e.g. via smartphone, computer)
* Currently engaging in mental health treatment

Exclusion Criteria

* Free of any mental health disorder
* Not engaging in regular mental health treatment
* Diagnosed with other psychiatric disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, panic disorder)

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No