Plain-English translation of NCT05269589 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether heat therapy—specifically, soaking your feet in warm water—can help improve how your body handles blood sugar, insulin, and heart health. Researchers believe that regular heat exposure might help reduce some of the heart and metabolic problems that often come with type 2 diabetes, even when medications are working well. The study will compare warm foot baths to neutral-temperature foot baths over 12 weeks.
People with type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of heart disease even when taking medications that control blood sugar. This study exists because early research suggests heat therapy may help improve blood vessel function and how the body uses insulin—areas where current medications alone may fall short.
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You would visit the study center regularly over 12 weeks to soak your feet in a foot bath—either warm (42°C or about 108°F) or neutral temperature (36°C or about 97°F), depending on which group you're randomly assigned to. The researchers will take blood samples and perform tests to measure how your body is handling blood sugar, fat, and insulin before, during, and after the study. The whole commitment involves attending sessions where the foot soaking and testing take place.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
Sponsor
Montreal Heart Institute
Enrollment target
~44 participants
Started
February 2022
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
45 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Daniel Gagnon, PhD
Montreal Heart Institute
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