Whole-body heat therapy for mood and anxiety
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether raising your body temperature with a special sauna dome can help with symptoms of depression or anxiety. It also looks at how this affects your body's immune system.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are either a healthy person or someone with symptoms of depression or anxiety.
- If you gave birth in the last 6 months, you may qualify, including transgender men.
- You must not be pregnant.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 30 or less, and your waist size must be 35 inches or less.
- You must not have heart problems, diabetes with nerve damage, or take certain medications like diuretics or beta blockers.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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