CompletedNot Applicable

Low-level Laser and Lifestyle Modifications

United States60 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy in combination with Lifestyle Modifications in helping people reduce the extra weight and size in the central body region

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. 18 years of age or older
✓. have a BMI 25-39.9 kg/m2
✓. be able to participate fully in all aspects of the study; and
✓. have understood and signed study informed consent

Exclusion criteria

✕. have used weight loss medications or participated in a weight loss program within the past 30 days
✕. are currently taking medications or supplements known to affect weight, such as insulin or sulfonylurea, prednisone or garcinia cambrogia
✕. have had weight fluctuations of 5 pounds or more in the past month
✕. have an implanted device (including pacemaker or lap band) in the targeted area of LLLT
✕. have a known active eating disorder
✕. have a known, active, untreated clinically significant psychiatric condition (alcohol or substance abuse, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or depression)
✕. have used an investigational drug within 30 days of study enrollment
✕. Reports being currently pregnant, lactating, or are of child-bearing potential or are likely to become pregnant during the low-level laser therapy treatment phase and are unwilling to use a reliable form of contraception. Acceptable forms include:

What they're measuring

Change in Fat Mass From Baseline to 6 Weeks

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Change in Waist Circumference From Baseline to 6 Weeks

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05083442

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-30

Results submitted2025-03-14

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