Heat and exercise therapy for aging adults with prediabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining exercise with heat therapy can help older adults with prediabetes improve their health. It may offer a new way to manage blood sugar without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older.
- You have prediabetes (blood sugar or A1c levels in a specific range).
- You do not exercise regularly (less than 30 minutes, 3 times a week).
- You are not taking certain medications that could interfere with the study.
- You do not use nicotine, cannabis, or drink too much alcohol.
- You do not have medical conditions that would make exercise unsafe.
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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