Far Infrared Sauna Bathing for Obesity
Repeated Far Infrared Sauna Bathing in Adults With Obesity
- Age
- 18 – 59
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon · Other
This trial is looking for adults with obesity to see if far infrared sauna sessions can help their heart and metabolic health. Participants will go through 30 sauna sessions over the study period.
You may be able to join if
- I have a BMI between 30 and 45 kg/m2
You may not be able to join if
- I have diagnosed diabetes
- I have stage 2 hypertension or worse
- I have blood clotting issues
- I am allergic to lidocaine
- I take medications affecting my blood pressure
- I smoke
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding
- I have a BMI less than 30 or greater than 45 kg/m2
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThis is a clinical trial to determine if 30 sessions of far infrared sauna bathing can improve cardiovascular and metabolic function in adults with obesity.
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