Far Infrared Sauna Therapy for Obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether regular far infrared sauna sessions can help people with obesity improve their health. You would sit in a special sauna several times a week to see if it affects your weight, blood pressure, or other health measures.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 45 (a measure of body fat based on height and weight).
- You do not have diabetes.
- You do not smoke.
- You are not taking any prescription medications (except for birth control pills or other hormone contraceptives).
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant soon.
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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