Home-based Heat Therapy in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: a Pilot Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 1
SUMMARY

This study aims to test whether home-based heat therapy (HT) can improve the health of older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D is common in older adults and can lead to severe issues such as heart disease, disability, and early death. While regular exercise is known to help manage T2D, many people with the condition find it difficult to stay active. This study explores HT as a simple, non-invasive treatment that may offer similar benefits. Participants will wear special leg sleeves that deliver heat to their legs for 90 minutes each day at home over 12 weeks. The study\'s primary goal is to assess whether HT treatment at home is feasible and safe to use. We hypotesize that people with diabetes who receive heat therapy will have better blood sugar control, stronger legs, less body fat, and improved ability to walk, along with lower blood pressure. If successful, HT could offer a new option for people with T2D to manage their condition, especially for those who struggle with regular exercise. This research could lead to larger studies and help provide a practical way to improve health and quality of life for older adults with diabetes.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 55
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• age 55 and older

• Type 2 Diabetes (documented by chart review, presence of treatment for type 2 Diabetes, fasting plasma glucose equal or greater than 126 mg/dL or A1C equal or greater than 6.5%).

Locations
United States
Indiana
Purdue University
RECRUITING
West Lafayette
Contact Information
Primary
Bruno Tesini Roseguini, PhD
brosegui@purdue.edu
(765) 496-2612
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-09-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 24
Treatments
Sham_comparator: SHAM
In the sham group, water at 33ºC will be circulated through the leg sleeves.
Experimental: HEAT THERAPY
In the leg heat therapy group, water at 42ºC will be circulated through the leg sleeves.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Purdue University

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