The purpose of this research is to gather preliminary information on the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in helping people reduce their weight gain in the central body region.
This will be an open label clinical trial with all study participants receiving LLLT. Preliminary data will be collected on the efficacy of LLLT based on varying frequency of treatments. The focus of this study on 60 overweight adults with a BMI of 25 to 29.9, and assess changes in weight and waist circumference at end of treatment for group 1 (week 4) and group 2 (week 6) and group 3 (week 12). Participants will be randomized to receive LLLT treatments either 3 times a week; 2 times a week; or once a week.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Receives 12 LLLT treatment - at a frequency of 3 times per week for 4 weeks
Receives 12 LLLT treatments - at a frequency of 2 times per week for 6 weeks
Receive 12 LLLT treatments - at a frequency of once per week for 12 weeks
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Change in Weight
Comparison of weight change from baseline between arms
Time frame: baseline and 4 weeks
Change in Waist Circumference
Comparison of waist circumference change from baseline between arms
Time frame: baseline and 4 weeks
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