Cellulite, Microcirculation
Conditions
Keywords
cellulite; shockwave; microcirculation; skin
Brief summary
Hypothesis: The combination of extracorporeal shockwave and a daily gluteal muscle strength programme is superior to the gluteal muscle strength programme alone in cellulite. Study design: Randomized-controlled trial Analysis: Intention-to-treat Outcome parameters: a) Photo, b) Nürnberger Score, c) circumference measurements, d) capillary blood flow, e) tissue oxygen saturation, f) postcapillary venous blood flow Intervention: Extracorporeal shock wave for six sessions with 2000 impulses at both gluteal and thigh regions plus a specific gluteal strength exercise training Follow-up: 12 weeks
Interventions
DEVICEExtracorporeal shockwave therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy with focussed shock waves (2000 impulses, 0,25mJ/mm2) plus daily gluteal exercises
DEVICESham extracorporeal shock wave plus gluteal strength exercise
Sham extracorporeal shock wave plus gluteal strength exercise
Sponsors
Hannover Medical School
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Females ages 18-65yrs Cellulite 1°-4° Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Pregnancy Open wounds Females \>18yrs or \>65yrs \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nuernberger Score based on photo of cellulite | 12 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Circumference of thigh in cm | 12 weeks |
| Capillary blood flow | 12 weeks |
| Tissue oxygen saturation | 12 weeks |
| Postcapillary venous filling pressure | 12 weeks |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed