A research team from the Montreal Heart Institute’s \u00c9PIC center is looking for participants for its research project (MHI #2021-2959).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project title:<\/strong> Evaluation of a home heat exposure intervention on cardiovascular and metabolic function in adults with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aim of study: <\/strong>To determine whether the use of a footbath for 12 weeks improves indicators of metabolic and cardiovascular health in people with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Target population:<\/strong> Adults with type 2 diabetes, aged between 45 and 75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Implication:<\/strong> Participation in this study involves 1 screening visit lasting 90 minutes, 6 follow-up visits lasting 4-8 hours each, and 1 intervention over 12 weeks. At these follow-up visits, we will assess the body’s ability to use and store the sugar and fat contained in a liquid meal, as well as markers of small- and large-vessel health. The intervention consists of using a footbath at home, either hot (42C) or warm (36C), for 45 to 60 minutes 3 to 5 times a week for 12 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact the \u00c9PIC research team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Am\u00e9lie Debray, PhD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (514) 374-1480 ext. 4292<\/p>\n\n\n\n