16 completed, 8 unknown, 5 recruiting, 2 withdrawn. 29 Not applicable, 1 Early Phase 1, 1 Phase 1, 1 Phase 2, 1 Phase 4.
| Phase | Trials | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 29 | Completed 14, Unknown 7, Recruiting 5, Not yet recruiting 1, Terminated 1, Withdrawn 1 |
| Early Phase 1 | 1 | Withdrawn 1 |
| Phase 1 | 1 | Unknown 1 |
| Phase 2 | 1 | Completed 1 |
| Phase 4 | 1 | Completed 1 |
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effects of Diagonal Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns on Pain and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Diagonal Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Pattern Exercises, Conventional Strength Training Exercises, Heat Therapy - Knee Osteoarthristis, Osteearthritis | Not applicable | Recruiting | University of Karachi | 150 | 2026-02-07 | 2026-02-11 |
| Heat and Exercise in Aging as Therapy (HEAT) Heat therapy, High-intensity interval training - Prediabetic State | Not applicable | Recruiting | Texas Tech University | 54 | 2025-11-06 | 2026-06-23 |
| Thermal Therapies in the Treatment of Muscle Injuries Cold water immersion, Hot water immersion, Physiotherapy only - Hamstring Injuries, Hamstring Muscle Repair | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Aspetar | 135 | 2025-09-01 | 2025-07-01 |
| Heat thErapy And mobiLity in COVID-19 Survivors Heat therapy, Sham Control, Walking - Long COVID | Not applicable | Recruiting | University of Nebraska | 99 | 2025-01-16 | 2026-09-28 |
| Hot Water Therapy for the Treatment of Menopause-related Hot Flashes Hot water therapy, Warm water immersion - Menopause, Menopause Related Conditions | Not applicable | Withdrawn | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs | 2025-01-01 | 2026-02-27 | |
| Heat Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Heat therapy, Sham - Type 2 Diabetes | Phase 1 | Unknown | Purdue University | 24 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-19 |
| Efficacy of Thread - Embedding Acupuncture for the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea Thread-Embedding Acupuncture, Heat Therapy, Ibuprofen 400Mg Tab - Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD) | Not applicable | Completed | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City | 75 | 2024-09-01 | 2026-09-28 |
| Effects of Physical Therapy on Low Back Pain, Disc Height Index, Postural Stability, Disability, Gait and Function in Persons With Postero-lateral Disc Herniation Standard medical treatment, Lumbar Traction, Mckenzie Extension Protocol - Herniation, Disc, Low Back Pain | Not applicable | Unknown | Foundation University Islamabad | 42 | 2024-08-07 | 2024-08-02 |
| Proprioceptive, Calisthenic, and Kinesthetic Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain core stabilization exercises, heat therapy, proprioceptive exercises - Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) | Not applicable | Completed | Riphah International University | 38 | 2024-07-15 | 2025-06-15 |
| Post-exercise Hot Water Immersion to Improve Overnight Blood Pressure Exercise, Heat Therapy, Sham leg bath - Elevated Blood Pressure | Not applicable | Completed | Providence College | 20 | 2024-07-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| The Immediate Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization on Posterior Shoulder Tightness in Overhead Athletes With Subacromial Pain Syndrome Soft tissue mobilization, Stretching, Hot pack - Posterior Shoulder Tightness, Subacromial Impingement Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University | 54 | 2024-05-15 | 2025-06-05 |
| Heat Therapy and Strength Training Effects in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Heat Therapy, StrengthTraining, Sedentary Control - Type 2 Diabetes | Not applicable | Unknown | Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul | 66 | 2023-07-01 | 2023-05-06 |
| Additional Effects of Maitland Mobilization With Mckenzie Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Range of Motion in Upper Cross Syndrome McKenzie Exercises, Maitland mobilization, Heat Therapy - Upper Cross Syndrome | Not applicable | Unknown | Foundation University Islamabad | 28 | 2023-02-15 | 2023-10-31 |
| Comparison of Dry Needling and Manual Pressure Release for Managing Low Back Pain Manual pressure release, Dry needling, Heat therapy - Low Back Pain | Not applicable | Unknown | Foundation University Islamabad | 30 | 2022-10-01 | 2023-01-11 |
| Passive Heat Therapy for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure and Improving Vascular Function in Mid-life and Older Adults Heat therapy, Thermoneutral water immersion - Aging | Not applicable | Recruiting | University of Colorado, Boulder | 150 | 2022-08-01 | 2025-04-29 |
| Impact of Thermotherapy During Childbirth on Postpartum Perineal Pain (PERISAFE) Heat therapy, Cryotherapy - Pelvic Pain | Not applicable | Completed | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris | 115 | 2022-05-16 | 2025-11-20 |
| Effects of Physical Therapy on Improving Disc Height, Postural Stability, Pain and Function in Persons With Discogenic Low Back Pain Mckenzie Extension Protocol, Lumbar SNAGs, Inferential therapy - Low Back Pain, Disk Prolapse | Not applicable | Completed | Foundation University Islamabad | 24 | 2022-05-01 | 2024-02-28 |
| Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides in Combination With McKenzie Extension Protocol in the Management of Discogenic Low Back Pain Mckenzie Extension Protocol, Lumbar SNAGs, inferential therapy - Low Back Pain, Disk Prolapse | Not applicable | Unknown | Foundation University Islamabad | 44 | 2022-05-01 | 2022-04-06 |
| Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity Heat therapy - Obesity (Disorder) | Not applicable | Recruiting | University of Oregon | 20 | 2022-03-07 | 2026-03-04 |
| Artery Function Responses to Heat Therapy and Exercise Training Heat therapy, Exercise training - Endothelial Dysfunction | Not applicable | Completed | McMaster University | 60 | 2021-07-13 | 2022-11-09 |
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