Reduce HEAT: A Randomized Trial of Wearable Thermal Devices for ADT-Induced Hot Flashes (NCT07729150) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Reduce HEAT: A Randomized Trial of Wearable Thermal Devices for ADT-Induced Hot Flashes
66 participantsStarted 2026-10-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, randomized, non-pharmacologic interventional trial evaluating the effectiveness of the Embr Wave wearable thermal device in reducing hot flash burden in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Participants will be randomized 1:1 to immediate (12 weeks) versus delayed (after 6 weeks) use of the Embr Wave device. The study aims to determine whether the device reduces vasomotor symptoms using a number of patient-reported outcomes
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a clinical or pathologic confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer
* Patients must be undergoing treatment with standard androgen deprivation therapy (i.e., GnRH agonist or antagonist) for ≥ 4 weeks. Patients must remain on ADT for the duration of the study (12 weeks); they may receive treatment with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI), radioligand therapy, or immunotherapy combined with ADT.
* Patients must report bothersome hot flash symptoms (defined as ≥ 28 hot flashes per week, perceived to be at least moderately bothersome to the patient), during a period of at least 30 days prior to entering the study.
* Age ≥18 years.
* ECOG performance status ≤ 2
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant and nursing women are excluded as prostate cancer is a disease of men.
* Participants with a concurrent diagnosis, including separate malignancy, that may limit life expectancy \< 6 months.
* Systemic antineoplastic therapy besides approved ARPI, radioligand therapy, and immunotherapy - enrollment in a clinical trial that is using SOC therapeutic options in these categories is allowed.
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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Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale (HFRDIS) Score