Clinical trial

Multi-Acupoint Laser Therapy for Body Shape and Composition in Obese Menopausal Women

Recruiting now · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT07472881

Recruiting nowNot applicableInterventional

What this study 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.

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age45 Years to 55 Years

SexFemale

Healthy volunteersAccepted

ConditionMenopause, Perimenopause, Obesity, Overweight

Full registry criteria

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

Treatments and study arms

Multi-acupoint low-level laser therapy

Device

Low-level laser therapy, 780 nm wavelength, 30 minutes per session, 12 sessions over 6 weeks, targeting 10 acupoints: bilateral Shenshu (BL23), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Tianshu (ST25), Shuifen (CV9), Guanyuan (CV4), and Dàdài (GB26).

Sham Laser irradiation

Device

Sham laser treatment that mimics the appearance and procedure of active low-level laser therapy but does not emit therapeutic laser energy. Sessions are conducted twice weekly for 6 weeks (12 sessions total).

Diet and exercise guidance

Behavioral

WHO guideline-based diet and exercise counseling; weekly 5-10 minute sessions including waist, hip, and body composition monitoring.

Primary outcomes

Change in body fat massBaseline, Week 3, Week 4, and Week 6

Body fat mass (kg) measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (InBody body composition analyzer). Measurements will be performed by trained research staff.

Study locations

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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Medical Center🇹🇼 Keelung, Taiwan, Taiwan

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