The Impact of Laser Acupuncture on Type 2 Diabetes (NCT07661160) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Laser Acupuncture on Type 2 Diabetes
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2025-11-28
Plain-language summary
Laser Acupuncture for Type 2 Diabetes and Body Shape The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laser acupuncture can help improve body shape and overall health in women with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
The main question it aims to answer is:
Does laser acupuncture lead to a better A Body Shape Index (ABSI) score in women with T2D compared to a sham (inactive) laser treatment?
The A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a way to measure body shape that is linked to health risks like diabetes complications and early death. A lower ABSI score is better.
The Laser Acupuncture Group will be compared to a Sham Laser Acupuncture Group to see if the active laser treatment is more effective.
Participants will:
Be women aged 40 to 50 with uncontrolled T2D (HbA1c ≥7.5%) and a BMI between 30 and 35 (obesity class I).
Be randomly placed into one of two groups (Laser Acupuncture or Sham Laser Acupuncture).
Both groups will adhere to a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE).
Receive treatment twice a week for 12 weeks (24 sessions total). The laser or sham laser will be applied to specific points on the body (acupoints) for 24 seconds each.
Complete evaluations before and after the 12-week program, which will include:
Measuring their ABSI (calculated using waist size, height, and weight).
Measuring their HbA1c (a blood test that shows average blood sugar over the past 3 months).
Filling out questionnaires about sleep quality and diabetes-related emotional distress.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female patients 40 -50 years.
* Patients with uncontrolled diabetes type 2 (HbA1c ≥ 7.5%)
* Clinically stable
* Sedentary active on Physical Activity Rating scale (Dicks et al., 2019).
* BMI 30-35 Kg/m2.
* No prior acupuncture treatment.
* Patients that have diabetes type 2, started more than 5 year ago.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women.
* Positive and negative smokers
* Patients with a cardiac pacemaker
* Autoimmune diseases related to diabetes
* History of malignancy or Cancer patients.
* History of uncontrolled cardiovascular complications.
* Photo-sensitivity or any skin conditions that may interfere with laser application.
* Participants diagnosed with pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, or Type1 diabetes.
* Patients with severe diabetes complication
* Patients with Thyroid problems.
* Patients with severe psychological problems.
* Patients who receive anti-inflammatory steroid therapy and medications for hypercholesterolemia
* Patients with kidney or liver complications.
* Patients with chronic digestive disorders more than 3 month
* Patients who perform regular exercise.
* Patients with a history of seizures
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
A Body Shape Index (ABSI)
Timeframe: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
2
HbA1c:
Timeframe: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)