Assessment of the Ability of Ionic Foot Bath (IonCleanse®) to Remove Heavy Metals Through the Feet and Its Potential Impact on Body Burden of Heavy Metals

Makers of ionic foot baths claim that their machines can eliminate heavy metals from the body. Researchers at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine are evaluating the ability of an ionic foot bath to help eliminate heavy metals from the body by rigorously testing the machine under controlled conditions. The machine will first be tested without feet under normal operating conditions and again after operation under normal conditions with foot immersion.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Early Phase 1

Primary location

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Toronto, Ontario, M2K 1E2, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy Adults

Exclusion criteria

A wearer of a pacemaker or any other battery operated or electrical implant
Pregnant or nursing women
On heartbeat regulating medication
On blood thinners (anticoagulants)
On any drug known to have chelating properties
Have had an organ transplant or a metal joint implant
On a medication the absence of which would mentally or physically incapacitate them, e.g., psychotic episodes, seizures, etc.

Treatment and study plan

IonCLeanse Footbath

Device

Application of an ionic footbath for 30 minutes per week for 4 weeks

Other names: IonCleanse SOLO machine manufactured by A Major Difference

Primary outcomes

Change in heavy metal content in the water after a 30 minute IonCleanse footbath

Time frame: 4 sessions, May 26 to June 17 2010

The footbath water will be assessed after each footbath session for each participant via a drinking water assessment performed by an accredited lab.

Screening for heavy metals will be done via a 24 urine collection and Urine Toxic Metals assessment four times during the study - baseline, during 2nd and 4th footbath sessions and then at the 3 month mark post baseline.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: May 18, 2010
Registry last updated: Nov 15, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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