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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
GaAlAs semiconductor diode Laser Phototherapy Device
A tailored high protein/low carbohydrate/low caloric diet
Tailored balanced low caloric diet
National Research Centre
Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt
weight loss
Time frame: 8 weeks
decrease cardiovascular risks
endothelial markers , serum insulin and insulin resistance changes from baseline.
Time frame: 8 weeks
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