The effect of continuous training with abdominal massage on the subcutaneous fat tissue of obese men.

The effect of 4 weeks of continuous training with abdominal massage on the levels of lipolytic enzymes and VEGF in the subcutaneous fat tissue of the abdominal region of obese men.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20231122060134N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-25

Start date

2023-11-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

obesity. Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Intervention 1: First Intervention group: Endurance Training. Intervention 2: Second Intervention group: Endurance exercises + abdominal fat tissue massage. Intervention 3: Control group: No exercise

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Absence of metabolic diseases such as: blood pressure, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, etc. No orthopedic problems Body mass index higher than 29.9 No smoking or stimulant drugs Not taking sports supplements Sign the health consent form Age range 20 to 30 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having metabolic diseases Age less than 20 years or more than 30 years Having a body mass index less than 30 Smoking and stimulants Having joint and bone injuries Taking sports supplements Having eating disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body fat percentage values. Timepoint: Before and after the first session, before and after the last session. Method of measurement: Using ultrasound machine.;Proteins associated with angiogenesis in adipose tissue. Timepoint: Before and after the first session, before and after the last session. Method of measurement: Immunoblotting test.;Enzymes related to fat burning. Timepoint: Before and after the first session, before and after the last session. Method of measurement: Immunoblotting test.	—

Measure

Time frame

Body fat percentage values. Timepoint: Before and after the first session, before and after the last session. Method of measurement: Using ultrasound machine.;Proteins associated with angiogenesis in adipose tissue. Timepoint: Before and after the first session, before and after the last session. Method of measurement: Immunoblotting test.;Enzymes related to fat burning. Timepoint: Before and after the first session, before and after the last session. Method of measurement: Immunoblotting test.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMoein Fasihiyan

Shahid Beheshti University

Moein.fasihiyan@gmail.com+98 71 3624 8291

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026