Clinical trial
Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity
Recruiting now · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT07158047
Recruiting nowNot applicableInterventional
What this study is about
This is a clinical trial to determine if 30 sessions of far infrared sauna bathing can improve cardiovascular and metabolic function in adults with obesity.
A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.
Basic eligibility
Age18 Years to 59 Years
SexAll
Healthy volunteersNot accepted
ConditionObesity (Disorder)
Full registry criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * BMI between 30-45 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed diabetes * Greater than stage 2 hypertension * Coagulopathies * Allergies to lidocaine * Medications affecting blood pressure * Blood clotting, and blood sugars * Smoker * Pregnant * Desiring to become pregnant in the near future * Breastfeeding * BMI less than 30 * BMI greater than 45 kg/m2 * Exercising \> 120 min/week * Taking medications (other than hormone contraceptives) * Not willing to stop taking medications (other than hormone contraceptives) for 24 hours before testing days
Treatments and study arms
Heat therapy
Other
30 sessions of far infrared sauna bathing (45-60C) for up to 45 min
Primary outcomes
Blood pressure change10 weeks
Change in systolic and diastolic blood pressures after 30 sessions of Intervention
Blood glucose10 weeks
Change in plasma glucose levels after Intervention
Study locations
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University of Oregon🇺🇸 Eugene, Oregon, United States
Christopher T Minson, PhDContact
John R Halliwill, PhDContact
Christopher T Minson, PhDPrincipal Investigator