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Traditional Thai Herbal Compresses and Cellulite

Herbal compress to reduce cellulite: A randomised controlled double blind trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20160302001
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2016-03-02
Start date
2015-01-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

skin dimple Thai traditional compress&#44

Interventions

warm herbal compress applied to thigh of participants by skilled practioner,Compress having the same composition but no active ingredients applied to contralateral thigh like active compresses
Active Comparator Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
Herbal compress,Placebo compress

Sponsors

Naresuan University
Lead Sponsor
PERCH&#45
Collaborator
CIC
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
22 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women; aged 20 to 55 years; and having thigh cellulite, grade 2-3 by Nurnberger and Muller

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Who have Pregnancy; lactation; coagulation disorders; scars, local infections or marks that obscure cellulite over the thighs; systemic diseases; a history of allergic contact dermatitis including herbs; neuropathy; disorders of the skin or its blood vessels; use of chemical contraceptives; use of anti-histamines, steroids, non-steroids anti-inflammatory drugs within 3 days before participating in the study; major surgery within the past year; anti-cellulite treatment within the past 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cellulite 8 weeks CSS scoring

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Thigh circumference 8 weeks tape measure,thigh skin fold 8 weeks plicometer

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactKornkanok Ingkaninan

Naresuan University

k_Ingkaninan@yahoo.com66814817350

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026