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Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Postmenopausal Women

NCT05651451 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2024-05-31

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Summary

Thirty postmenopausal women were collected from outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy in Benha University to participate in this study. Their ages were ranged from 55-65 years old and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30 to 34.9 Kg/m2. They were divided randomly into 2 equal groups; Group A: received diet regimen, Group B: received diet regimen and treated with laser acupuncture for 30 minutes, 3 sessions per week for two months

Conditions

  • Metabolic Syndrome

Interventions

DEVICE

Laser acupuncture

24 activated laser acupuncture treatments. Treatments was performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks.Laser acupuncture was applied withwavelength of 810 nm, power output of 150 mW in continuous wave mode and energy density laser of 4 J/cm2 with irradiation time 3 min/point

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

energy-restricted diet

All post-menopausal women followed an energy-restricted diet for 8 weeks. Meal plan that creates an energy deficit of 500 to 1000 Kcal per day less than the individual's average daily intake was suitable for weight reduction.Each post-menopausal woman followed Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) which : low in total fat, cholesterol, red meat, sweets and sugar containing beverages, emphasize fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and it also rich in Potassium(6900mg), Calcium(1200-1500mg) and Magnesium, as well as vitamins A, C and E

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmed M Maged · Cairo University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-12-22
Primary Completion
2023-07-18
Completion
2023-09-15

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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