Actively Recruiting
Exploring the Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing
Led by The Centre for Health · Updated on 2025-03-19
12
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Exploring the Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Systolic blood pressure (SBP) between 110 and 179 mmHg; diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between 60 and 99 mmHg
- Aged between 18 and 70 years
- Participants prescribed antihypertensive or dyslipidaemia medications must be on a stable dose for at least 30 days
You will not qualify if you...
- Stable or unstable angina
- Recent myocardial infarction (less than 3 months ago)
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Severe aortic stenosis
- Pregnancy
- Acute infectious diseases
- Rheumatoid arthritis in the acute inflammatory phase
- Fever for any reason
- Any other medical condition deemed a risk
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Centre for Health
Tauranga, New Zealand, 3110
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
T
Tasha Burton, MSc
CONTACT
A
Anna Rolleston, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
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