Sweat it out: sauna may tame blood sugar spikes
NCT ID NCT07520929
First seen May 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single 40-minute infrared sauna session before a meal can lower blood sugar spikes in overweight adults. Fifteen participants at risk for metabolic issues will have their glucose monitored continuously after a sauna or rest session. The goal is to see if heat exposure can improve short-term blood sugar control.
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University of Prince Edward Island
RECRUITINGCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3, Canada
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Infrared sauna session
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help manage blood sugar after meals for people at risk of metabolic problems.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of a single sauna session may be minimal or temporary.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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