Acute Sauna Session and Glucose Control

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity & Overweight

In brief

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

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07520929

Run by

University of Prince Edward Island

People needed

15

Starts

2025-12-01

Expected to finish

2027-04-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-09

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Are 30-55 years old
• Have a body mass index of ≥ 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 may not qualify if…

• Take medications that affect blood sugar
• Exercise intensely 2+ times/week
• Have diabetes, heart issues, low blood sugar or pressure
• Are pregnant
• Regularly use saunas or other heat therapy 1+ times/week

Where it is running

• University of Prince Edward Island — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada (enrolling)

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