Short- and Long-Term Effects of Whole-Body Photobiomodulation in Type II Diabetes Patients: A Protocol for a Controlled Clinical Trial

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age30-70
SponsorUniversity of Malaga

About this trial

The development of an integral and global treatment to improve the quality of life in those withType II Diabetes Patients is challenging, thus a whole body Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy program is proposed as an effective option.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults aged 30 to 70 years.

Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria.

HbA1c levels between 6.5% and 10% at screening.

Stable diabetes management regimen (medications and lifestyle) for at least three months prior to enrollment

Disqualifiers

Presence of severe diabetic complications (e.g., end-stage renal disease, proliferative diabetic retinopathy).

History of photosensitivity or medical conditions exacerbated by light exposure.

Use of medications or supplements known to significantly alter glucose metabolism, other than current stable diabetes management.

Pregnant or lactating women.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • PBM
  • Placebo PBM

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of Malaga

Lead sponsor

clinical professor

Collaborator