Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of laser acupuncture and high protein low carbohydrate diet on the treatment of obesity and lowering of endothelial markers.
Detailed description
Sixty females above 20 years of age with a body mass index (BMI) of over 30 kg/m2 will be divided into three groups (20 in each): two experimental groups (laser; high protein low carbohydrate diet) and control. Each subject will receive the treatment relevant to their group, in addition to obtaining 3 days dietary recalls and measurements including BMI, serum insulin and endothelial markers. Laser and control group will receive 24 activated or sham laser acupuncture treatments. High protein low carbohydrate group will be instructed to take a tailored high protein/low carbohydrate diet.
Interventions
DEVICELaser acupuncture
GaAlAs semiconductor diode Laser Phototherapy Device
BEHAVIORALhigh protein low carbohydrate diet
A tailored high protein/low carbohydrate/low caloric diet
BEHAVIORALlow caloric diet
Tailored balanced low caloric diet
Sponsors
National Research Centre, Egypt
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* obese females of BMI more than 30 kg/m2, and * of age range from 20 to 50 years.
Exclusion criteria
* medical history of chronic diseases, * pregnancy, * photosensitivity reactions to laser treatment, * a pacemaker, * medications known to affect one's weight up to 1 month in advance, or * are unwilling to comply with the study protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| weight loss | 8 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| decrease cardiovascular risks | 8 weeks | endothelial markers , serum insulin and insulin resistance changes from baseline. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed