Multi-Acupoint Laser Therapy for Body Shape and Composition in Obese Menopausal Women
Recruiting · NCT07472881 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Diet and exercise guidanceMulti-acupoint low-level laser therapySham Laser irradiation
What this trial is about
The purpose of this study is to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and therapeutic methods with modern low-level laser stimulation on corresponding acupoints, applying this combined approach to the field of weight management in menopausal women. The trial aims to investigate whether lifestyle modifications in accordance with WHO guidelines (dietary control and exercise), combined with adjunctive low-level laser acupuncture, can enhance weight reduction and improve body composition more effectively than standard lifestyle interventions alone.
Who can take part
Age range
45 Years to 55 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Female participants aged 45 to 55 years
- No cognitive impairment or major psychiatric disorder
- Able to understand the study procedures and communicate with research staff
- Body mass index (BMI) \> 24 kg/m² OR waist-to-hip ratio \> 0.88
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnant or possibly pregnant women
- Diagnosed chronic diseases currently under active treatment, including hepatitis, chronic kidney disease, chronic gastrointestinal disease, cardiovascular disease, or cancer
- Systemic diseases such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, compensated liver cirrhosis, or autoimmune disorders
- Currently receiving weight control treatment, including bariatric surgery or weight-loss medications
- History of epilepsy or seizure disorder
- Coagulation disorders or current use of anticoagulant therapy
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Medical Center - Keelung, Taiwan, Taiwan