People with BMI between 30 and 45 are needed for a clinical trial funded by the American Heart Association. The study will require a random assignment to either heat therapy intervention or timed control for approximately 10 weeks.
-Age 18-59
-No smoking, diabetes, heart disease, or taking prescription medications that affect blood pressure, blood clotting, blood sugar, or medications other than hormone therapy that can't be stopped for 24 hours prior to testing days.
-Not pregnant or currently breast feeding
This study is being conducted in the Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. Subjects will be compensated for their participation in this study. If interested, please contact us.