Float Therapy Research

Beneficial effects of treatment with sensory isolation in flotation-tank as a preventive health-care intervention – a randomized controlled pilot trial

“In general, flotation-REST was found to bring about positive effects on pain, athletic performance, stress, mental well-being, and clinical anxiety while having limited to no effect on sleep-related disorders and smoking cessation.”

 A reduction in state anxiety and a substantial improvement in mood were reported post-float by all 50 individuals. This study showed that individuals with anxiety and depression can feel better after just one session. 

Float therapy was shown to lower blood pressure significantly. This led to more serenity and lower state anxiety. 

The study found that participants had lower cortisol levels and lower blood pressure after floating, which positively affected well-being and performance. 

 Losing track of time and losing awareness of one's body was shown to improve deep relaxation and lower the symptoms of anxiety.