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Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity

Targeting Hypertension and Insulin Resistance With Heat Therapy

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether 30 far infrared sauna sessions can improve heart and blood vessel health and how the body uses energy. It is for adults with obesity.

This is a clinical trial to determine if 30 sessions of far infrared sauna bathing can improve cardiovascular and metabolic function in adults with obesity.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • BMI from 30 to 45. BMI is a measure of weight compared with height.

Who can't join

  • Diagnosed diabetes or high blood pressure above stage 2.
  • A blood clotting disorder.
  • An allergy to lidocaine, a medicine used to numb an area.
  • Taking medicines, except hormonal birth control, or not willing to stop them for 24 hours before testing days. Medicines that affect blood pressure, blood clotting, or blood sugar are also listed.
  • Smoking.
  • Pregnant, planning to become pregnant soon, or breastfeeding.
  • BMI below 30 or above 45.
  • Exercising more than 120 minutes per week.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI between 30-45 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed diabetes * Greater than stage 2 hypertension * Coagulopathies * Allergies to lidocaine * Medications affecting blood pressure * Blood clotting, and blood sugars * Smoker * Pregnant * Desiring to become pregnant in the near future * Breastfeeding * BMI less than 30 * BMI greater than 45 kg/m2 * Exercising \> 120 min/week * Taking medications (other than hormone contraceptives) * Not willing to stop taking medications (other than hormone contraceptives) for 24 hours before testing days

Study sites (1)

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