Effect of Cold Shower Therapy on Hot Flashes And Night Sweats in Menopausal Women (NCT07695051) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Cold Shower Therapy on Hot Flashes And Night Sweats in Menopausal Women
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-01-30
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a 6-week cold shower therapy on hot flashes and night sweats in menopausal women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a cold shower therapy group or a control group. The primary outcome is the change in the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats after the 6-week intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Able to read, write, and understand the study procedures.
* Women aged 40-65 years.
* Postmenopausal women experiencing hot flashes and/or night sweats.
* Not receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for vasomotor symptoms.
* No known medical contraindication to cold shower therapy.
* Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of serious chronic diseases that may affect hemodynamic stability (e.g., cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, renal failure, or liver failure).
* Current use of antidepressant or antipsychotic medications, or diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder.
* Regular use of cold shower or cold-water therapy before enrollment.
* Incomplete completion of study questionnaires or data collection forms
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Hot Flash and Night Sweat Frequency and Severity