Efficacy Study of the Effect of Low Level Laser Light Therapy on Reducing Upper Arm Circumference (NCT01376037) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Efficacy Study of the Effect of Low Level Laser Light Therapy on Reducing Upper Arm Circumference
62 participantsStarted 2011-03
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Erchonia® ML Scanner (MLS) low level light laser device can help to reduce the circumference of the upper arms.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject indicated for liposuction, or use of liposuction techniques, for the removal of localized deposits of adipose tissues that do not respond to diet and exercise; specifically for the indication of body contouring of the bilateral upper arms (As per the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's 2006 Guidelines for Liposuction Surgery developed by A joint Ad Hoc Committee of the American Society of Liposuction Surgery (ASLSS) and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)), and/or for the procedure of brachioplasty (upper arm lift).
* Body Mass Index (BMI) of 20 to 35 kg/m².
* Subject is willing and able to abstain from partaking in any treatment other than the study procedure to promote body contouring and/or weight loss during study participation.
* Subject is willing and able to maintain his or her regular (typical pre-study procedure) diet and exercise regimen without effecting significant change in either direction during study participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subject is seeking upper arm body contouring as a means of weight loss.
* Diabetes dependent on insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications.
* Known cardiovascular disease such as cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure.
* Cardiac surgeries such as cardiac bypass, heart transplant surgery, pacemakers.
* Prior surgical intervention for body sculpting of the arms, such as liposuction or brachioplasty.
* Prior surgical intervention for weight loss, such as stomach stapling, lap ba…
What they're measuring
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Change in Combined Upper Arm Circumference Measurements From Baseline to Endpoint