Heat therapy at home for managing type 2 diabetes
Official title: Impact of a Home-based Heat Therapy Intervention on Markers of Cardiometabolic Function in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Run by Montreal Heart Institute · NCT05269589 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if heat therapy at home can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their heart and metabolic health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 45 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Montreal Heart Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 18, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05269589 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 45-75 with a stable diagnosis of type 2 diabetes for at least one year.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with class 3 obesity, uncontrolled hypertension, or severe complications related to diabetes may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of home-based heat therapy on individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to improve cardiometabolic functions and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Participants aged 45-75 with a diagnosis of T2DM will undergo heat exposure through thermoneutral and hot water treatments over a specified period. The study aims to build on previous findings that suggest heat exposure can enhance metabolic functions and vascular health. By exploring this lifestyle intervention, the research seeks to provide an alternative approach to managing diabetes-related complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a novel, non-pharmacological method to improve metabolic health and reduce cardiovascular risks in patients with type 2 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on heat therapy for T2DM, previous studies in animal models and a few human studies suggest potential benefits, indicating this approach is still relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 45-75 years * Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus ≥1 year * Stable medication ≥12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Class 3 obesity * Hypertension not controled by medication * Diagnosis of cardiac, renal and/or pulmonary disease * Diagnosis of severe neuropathy and/or retinopathy * Insulin therapy * Fasting plasma triglycerides \>5.0 mmol/L * Fasting total cholesterol \>7 mmol/l
Where it's running
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Centre ÉPIC, Montreal Heart Institute
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Daniel Gagnon, PhD
- Email: daniel.gagnon.3@umontreal.ca
- Phone: 514-374-1480
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.