Localized adiposity
Conditions
Interventions
Electroacupuncture group: 25 women with abdominal fat will be submitted to 10 sessions (twice a week) of electroacupuncture with disposable needles at points E28, E26, E40, BP6, VC6, VC9, R14 using th
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E02.190.044
G11.427.410.698.277
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL
Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: University students; women; age between 18 and 30 years; White breed; been sedentary for two months; presence of abdominal adiposity and flank region; Body Mass Index classified as normal or overweight
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women in dermatological-functional treatment to reduce localized adiposity; patients with cardiac, respiratory, diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension and neoplasias; patients unable to provide sensitive feedback or with changes in cutaneous sensitivity; aversion or allergy to the use of electrical stimulation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1 Decreased waist circumference measured at the midpoint between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest at the narrowest point of the trunk and measured at the circumference of the abdomen 2.5 centimeters below the umbilical scar; both made with tape measure and graduated in centimeters;Observed outcome 1 There was a decrease in the waist circumference measured at the midpoint between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest at the narrowest point of the trunk and measured the circumference of the abdomen 2.5 cm below the umbilical scar; both made with tape measure and graduated in centimeters. Data collected 1 day before and one day after the application of the resource;Expected outcome 2 Increased skin temperature (in degrees Celsius) in the abdominal region by means of the Flir Systems® infrared thermography camera with digital image processing, thermal sensitivity of 0.08 ° C in a spectral range of 3 to 14 micrometers; with images captured in a room with an ambient temperature of 22ºC, absence of sunlight and illumination by cold light (fluorescent) lamps. The participant should keep the evaluation site naked, in the orthostatic position with united feet, remaining relaxed, with the camera positioned 1.2 meters away from the assessed region. A period of 15 minutes of exposure will be expected so that the skin enters in thermal equilibrium with the temperature of the room, later;Observed outcome 2 There was an increase in skin temperature (approximately 2 degrees Celsius) in the abdominal region by means of the Flir Systems® infrared thermography camera with digital image processing, thermal sensitivity of 0.08 ° C in a spectral range of 3 to 14 micrometers; with images captured in a room with an ambient temperature of 22ºC, absence of sunlight and illumination by cold light (fluorescent) lamps. The participant should keep the evaluation site naked, in the orthostatic position with united feet, remaining relaxed, with the camera positioned 1.2 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are not expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLigia Sousa
Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL
Outcome results
None listed