Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 45 to 75

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 typeInterventional
Ages45 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorMontreal Heart Institute
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montreal, Quebec)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 18, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 2027
Study endsDecember 2027
Registry record updatedMay 12, 2026
Trial IDNCT05269589 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

  • Centre ÉPIC, Montreal Heart Institute
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.