Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity

Part of paid clinical trials in Eugene, Oregon.

Sponsor
University of Oregon
Study ID
NCT07158047
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Obesity (Disorder)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 59 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Heat therapy — OTHER
    30 sessions of far infrared sauna bathing (45-60C) for up to 45 min

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 7, 2022
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE

Arms

  • Experimental: Heat therapy
    Group will undergo 30 sessions of heat therapy over approximately 10 weeks. Sessions will require participants to sit in a far infrared sauna for up to 45 min for 3 to 4 times per week.
  • No Intervention: Time control group
    No participation in sauna bathing. Maintain lifestyle habits for approximately 10 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measure

Blood pressure change [ Time Frame: 10 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of OregonEugeneOregon97401
Christopher T Minson, PhD
[email protected]
5413467583
John R Halliwill, PhD
[email protected]
5413467591
Christopher T Minson, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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