CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Postmenopausal Women

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2022-12-22

Plain-language summary

Thirty postmenopausal women were collected from outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy in Benha University to participate in this study. Their ages were ranged from 55-65 years old and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30 to 34.9 Kg/m2. They were divided randomly into 2 equal groups; Group A: received diet regimen, Group B: received diet regimen and treated with laser acupuncture for 30 minutes, 3 sessions per week for two months

Who can participate

Age range50 Years – 65 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * prehypertension and hypertension stage I * overweight or obesity class I * age 55 to 65 years Exclusion Criteria: * systolic blood pressure exceeding 159 mm Hg * diastolic blood pressure exceeding 99 mm Hg, * diabetic neuropathy disease, * patients with mental or psychological disorders, * skin disorders * bleeding disorders * musculoskeletal disorders

What they're measuring

Lipid profile TG

Timeframe: 8 weeks after treatment

Lipid profile HDL

Timeframe: 8 weeks after treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05651451

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-18

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