Multi-Acupoint Laser Therapy for Body Shape and Composition in Obese Menopausal Women
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age45-55
SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Multi-acupoint low-level laser therapy
- Sham Laser irradiation
- Diet and exercise guidance
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov