Sauna sessions may lower blood pressure and blood sugar in obesity
NCT ID NCT07158047
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether 30 sessions of far infrared sauna bathing can improve blood pressure and blood sugar in adults with obesity. Twenty participants with a BMI between 30 and 45 will be enrolled. The goal is to see if regular heat therapy can help control these key health markers without medication.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Started
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Mar 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 59 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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
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Locations
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University of Oregon
RECRUITINGEugene, Oregon, 97401, United States
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