Actively Recruiting
Acute Sauna Session and Glucose Control
Led by University of Prince Edward Island · Updated on 2026-04-09
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
71 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Prince Edward Island
Lead Sponsor
D
DexCom, Inc.
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of a single 40-minute sauna session on glucose control in individuals at risk for metabolic impairments. Research Questions: * Can a single sauna session completed before a meal reduce the post-meal blood glucose response? * Can a single sauna session improve 24-hour glucose control? Study Design: Participants will complete two lab visits: one involving a sauna session and one placebo visit (resting condition). Researchers will compare the effects on glucose control using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). What Participants Will Do: Attend a sauna familiarization session Have a CGM sensor placed on the upper arm Visit the lab twice (once for sauna, once for placebo) Consume three standardized meals at home after each session
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Acute Sauna Session and Glucose Control
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Are 30-55 years old
- Have a body mass index of 63 27 kg/m2
- Have a waist size >102 cm (men) or >88 cm (women)
- Have access to transportation for the 2 experimental visits (e.g., car, public transit, or drop-off)
- Are cleared for participation based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)
You will not qualify if you...
- Take medications that affect blood sugar
- Exercise intensely 2 or more times per week
- Have diabetes, heart issues, low blood sugar, or low blood pressure
- Are pregnant
- Regularly use saunas or other heat therapy at least once per week
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, C1A 4P3
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Etienne Myette-Cote, PhD
CONTACT
R
Romina Babazadeh, MSc
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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