Clinical trial

Acute Sauna Session and Glucose Control

Recruiting now · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT07520929

Recruiting nowNot applicableInterventional

What this study is about

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of a single 40-minute sauna session on glucose control in individuals at risk for metabolic impairments. Research Questions: * Can a single sauna session completed before a meal reduce the post-meal blood glucose response? * Can a single sauna session improve 24-hour glucose control? Study Design: Participants will complete two lab visits: one involving a sauna session and one placebo visit (resting condition). Researchers will compare the effects on glucose control using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). What Participants Will Do: Attend a sauna familiarization session Have a CGM sensor placed on the upper arm Visit the lab twice (once for sauna, once for placebo) Consume three standardized meals at home after each session

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

Age30 Years to 55 Years

SexAll

Healthy volunteersNot accepted

ConditionObesity & Overweight

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Are 30-55 years old Have a body mass index of ≥ 27 kg/m2 Have a waist size \>102 cm (men) or \>88 cm (women) Have access to transportation for the 2 experimental visits (e.g., car, public transit, or drop-off). Are cleared for participation based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+). Exclusion Criteria: Take medications that affect blood sugar Exercise intensely 2+ times/week Have diabetes, heart issues, low blood sugar or pressure Are pregnant Regularly use saunas or other heat therapy 1+ times/week

Treatments and study arms

Infrared sauna session

Other

Infrared sauna session (approximately 165°F; two 20-minute sessions separated by a 5-minute rest outside the sauna)

Resting condition

Other

Seated resting session (45 minutes outside the sauna)

Primary outcomes

Incremental 2-hour postprandial glucose area under the curve (Breakfast)2 hours

2-hour postprandial incremental AUC of CGM glucose above baseline, measured after the standardized breakfast consumed 45 minutes following the sauna or resting (control) session.

Study locations

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University of Prince Edward Island🇨🇦 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Etienne Myette-Cote, PhDContact

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