Research Breakthrough Award Winner

Research: Home-based heat therapy in older adults with type 2 diabetes

Principal Investigators

Dr. Roseguini (Department of Health and Kinesiology)
Dr. Gavin (Department of Health and Kinesiology)
Dr. Fernandes (Department of Health and Kinesiology)
Dr. Hirai (Department of Health and Kinesiology)
Dr. Song (Department of Statistics

Project Description

Drs. Roseguini, Gavin, Fernandes, and Hirai, from Health and Kinesiology, and Dr. Song, from Statistics, will lead a team of six JMHC students to study home-based leg heat therapy (HT) for older adults with type 2 diabetes. They aim to test HT as a non-invasive alternative to improve metabolic health and physical function. The team will conduct a pilot randomized, sham-controlled trial to evaluate compliance, safety, and changes in glucose regulation, body composition, blood pressure, muscle strength, and physical function.