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NCT05931497 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Sauna for Long Covid
A NA study of Long COVID, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 21
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05931497 is a NA study of Long COVID that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 2,188-participant average among 50 other Long COVID trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT05931497, a NA study of Long COVID, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 21 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Research suggests that Whole Body Hyperthermia in a sauna-like environment can reduce symptoms related to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), or Long Covid. The investigators aim to study the feasibility and treatment effect of this procedure for patients experiencing Long Covid symptoms.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE whole body hyperthermia
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Depression Clinical and Research Program - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 21 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05931497
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05931497 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,188-participant average among 50 other Long COVID trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Long COVID appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which whole body hyperthermia is the first listed.
NCT05931497 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05931497 about?
NCT05931497 is a clinical study titled "Sauna for Long Covid". Research suggests that Whole Body Hyperthermia in a sauna-like environment can reduce symptoms related to post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), or Long Covid. The investigators aim to study the feasibility and treatment effect of this procedure for patients experiencing Long Covid symptoms.
What is the current status of trial NCT05931497?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2026-08-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05931497 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Long COVID.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05931497?
The interventions under investigation include: whole body hyperthermia (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05931497?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05931497 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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