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NCT07158047 Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity

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NCT ID NCT07158047
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Oregon
Condition Obesity (Disorder)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2022-03-07
Primary Completion 2026-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 59 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Heat therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2022-03-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-30.

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Brief Summary

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.

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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Christopher T Minson, PhD

✉ minson@uoregon.edu

📞 541-346-7583

Principal Investigator

Christopher T Minson, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07158047 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 59 Years, studying Obesity (Disorder). Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07158047 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07158047 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at minson@uoregon.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07158047 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Eugene, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07158047 clinical trial?

NCT07158047 is sponsored by University of Oregon. The principal investigator is Christopher T Minson, PhD at University of Oregon. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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