Heat therapy for blood sugar and Alzheimer's prevention
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether regular heat therapy (like sitting in a hot tub) can help improve blood sugar control and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in older women who have metabolic problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have gone through menopause
- You have metabolic issues like prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes
- You have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia
- You are able to safely sit in a hot tub and have an MRI scan
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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