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Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Insulin Resistance in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of laser acupuncture on insulin resistance in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
20 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-08-20
Completion Date
2024-12-20
Last Updated
2024-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
low caloric diet
A low caloric diet of 1200 Kcal will be followed by participant for 3 months. The dietary intervention follows a macronutrient ratio of 15% protein, 30% fat, and 55% carbohydrates. Participants are advised to consume 170-240g of complex carbohydrates, 60-100g of fat, and 55-93g of protein per day, with 20-35g of fiber. Patients are also advised to limit salt, tea, and caffeine intake, and receive supplemental vitamins to prevent deficiencies.
Placebo laser acupoint stimulation
Placebo laser acupoint stimulation will be used for all participants in group (A).
Laser Acupuncture
Eazyone EZ1 level laser will be used for the treatment procedures for all participants in group (B) only. Every participant in group (B) will be instructed briefly about the effect of laser acupoints therapy to gain her confidence and co-operation. It will be applied with infrared laser with 830 nm wavelength, 5 W power output and 0.5 J energy on the following acupoints while the patient lie in supine lying position. The head of the machine will be applied perpendicularly on each point for 1 min (17 min total), 3 times/ week for 4 weeks.