Plain-English translation of NCT05351242 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether heat therapy—specifically spending time in a hot sauna—can help control persistent bacterial lung infections that don't go away with antibiotics alone. Some people's lungs have trouble clearing bacteria, leading to long-term infections that flare up repeatedly. Researchers want to see if regular sauna use might help your immune system fight back against these stubborn infections.
Most bacterial lung infections respond well to antibiotics and go away on their own. But for people with conditions like COPD, asthma, or bronchiectasis, bacteria can form protective layers (called biofilms) that antibiotics can't penetrate, causing lifelong infections that keep coming back. There's no proven treatment for these persistent infections, so doctors are exploring whether heat therapy might offer a new option.
If you join this study, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups for 6 months. One group will receive a sauna subscription card and be asked to visit a sauna at least 4 times per week, staying for at least 7 minutes each time, while continuing any medications or treatments you're already using. The other group will avoid saunas during the same period but continue all other treatments. Researchers will monitor your lung infections and symptoms throughout to see if regular heat therapy makes a difference.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 21, 2026 · Not medical advice
Denmark
Sponsor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Trial Network, Denmark
Enrollment target
~150 participants
Started
October 2026
Primary completion
December 2029
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Josefin V Eklöf, MD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Trial Network, Denmark
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.