How Sauna Sessions Affect Blood Sugar Control
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether spending time in a sauna can help your body control blood sugar levels. You'll visit a lab twice to try a sauna session and have your blood sugar measured, which could help researchers understand if heat therapy benefits people with weight or metabolism concerns.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 55 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI, a height-to-weight ratio) is 27 or higher
- Your waist measurement is larger than 102 cm (40 inches) if male, or 88 cm (35 inches) if female
- You can get to the lab for 2 visits using your own car, public transit, or a ride from someone else
- You pass a health screening questionnaire (PAR-Q+) that confirms it's safe for you to exercise
- You do not take medications that lower blood sugar or affect glucose control
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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