Main Investigator:
Why Participate?
- Novel Approach: Be part of a study exploring novel, alternative treatments for depression.
- Contribute to Science: Your participation will contribute valuable insights to advance our understanding of holistic approaches to mental well-being.
Study Details:
- Duration: Participation will take approximately 4-6 weeks. You will need to complete four visits: a screening visit (2-3 hours) to determine eligibility, the treatment visit (4-5 hours), and two follow-up visits (~1 hour each).
- Location: Study visits will occur at the locations listed below.
- Wiegers Mental Health Clinic
439 Edwards Access Rd, STE B204
Edwards, CO 81632
- Vail Health Hospital
180 S Frontage Rd W
Vail, CO 81657
- What's Involved: Participants will complete assessments of their mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Each participant will receive either a sauna treatment or a sauna treatment followed by a cold water plunge. The screening visit to determine your eligibility will include a urine screen, blood draw, and EKG. There will also be a blood draw at each visit.
- Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced professionals will guide and monitor your progress throughout the study.
- Financial Compensation: You can receive up to $200 for your participation depending on the number of study visits completed.
- Benefits: You might benefit from being in the study because you may potentially experience a reduction in your depressive symptoms. However, your condition may also worsen or stay the same while you are taking part in this research study.
Eligibility Criteria:
We are looking for individuals who:
- Are currently experiencing depression
- Are medically healthy
- Are between the ages of 18-65
- Are open to exploring alternative therapeutic approaches
- Can commit to attending four study visits over a 4-6 week period
- Participants do not need to live or work in Eagle County to be eligible
Confidentiality: Your privacy is of utmost importance. All participant information will be handled with strict confidentiality, and results will be reported anonymously.
How to Participate: If you're interested in being part of this groundbreaking research, you can complete the PRE-SCREENING APPLICATION FORM to be considered for this study.