Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity
Recruiting
Targeting Hypertension and Insulin Resistance With Heat Therapy
Who can join
Ages 18 to 59 · All sexes
Full 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
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Heat therapy (other)
Sponsor: University of Oregon · Participants: 20 · Started: Mar 7, 2022
Contact the study team
- Christopher T Minson, PhD · Phone: 541-346-7583
- John R Halliwill, PhD · Phone: 541-346-7591
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07158047
Locations in the U.S.
| Oregon | University of Oregon, Eugene |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.