Perceptions of passive heating in individuals with T2DM
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An exploration of people’s perceptions of undertaking passive heating as a treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus
IRAS ID
296644
Contact name
Chad Witcher
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Portsmouth
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 9 days
Research summary
Current treatments for type 2 diabetes (e.g., lifestyle changes and clinical interventions such as medication), have been shown to be unsustainable due to low levels of physical activity and increasing clinical costs. Therefore, scientists have been looking for new treatments to address this issue. One such treatment that is being investigated is passive heating (e.g., hot baths, saunas, etc.). In this study we want to ascertain what passive heating, if any, you currently do, what your perceptions of passive heating would be if it were to become a treatment, what may make it easier or more difficult for you to engage in passive heating, and how this might impact other areas of your life such as physical activity. We are looking for adults age 18+ with type 2 diabetes. The study will take place in the Spinnaker building of the University of Portsmouth or virtually (e.g., via Zoom or telephone). Taking part will involve one interview which should last no longer than an hour.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/YH/0130
Date of REC Opinion
14 Jul 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion