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The Impact of Laser Acupuncture on Type 2 Diabetes (LA/ABSI)

16. června 2026 aktualizováno: Noha Salem Mohamed Gaballah, Cairo University

The Impact of Laser Acupuncture on Body Shape Index in Type 2 Diabetes

Laser Acupuncture for Type 2 Diabetes and Body Shape The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if laser acupuncture can help improve body shape and overall health in women with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

The main question it aims to answer is:

Does laser acupuncture lead to a better A Body Shape Index (ABSI) score in women with T2D compared to a sham (inactive) laser treatment?

The A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a way to measure body shape that is linked to health risks like diabetes complications and early death. A lower ABSI score is better.

The Laser Acupuncture Group will be compared to a Sham Laser Acupuncture Group to see if the active laser treatment is more effective.

Participants will:

Be women aged 40 to 50 with uncontrolled T2D (HbA1c ≥7.5%) and a BMI between 30 and 35 (obesity class I).

Be randomly placed into one of two groups (Laser Acupuncture or Sham Laser Acupuncture).

Both groups will adhere to a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE).

Receive treatment twice a week for 12 weeks (24 sessions total). The laser or sham laser will be applied to specific points on the body (acupoints) for 24 seconds each.

Complete evaluations before and after the 12-week program, which will include:

Measuring their ABSI (calculated using waist size, height, and weight).

Measuring their HbA1c (a blood test that shows average blood sugar over the past 3 months).

Filling out questionnaires about sleep quality and diabetes-related emotional distress.

Přehled studie

Detailní popis

This study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial designed to test the effectiveness of Laser Acupuncture (LA) as an add-on treatment for women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The core aim is to see if LA can significantly improve the A Body Shape Index (ABSI), a crucial measure that predicts diabetes-related health risks and overall mortality.

Significance The study addresses the need for non-pharmacological, non-invasive therapies for T2DM management. A positive finding would support integrating LA into standard care to potentially reduce complication and mortality risks by improving metabolic health indicators like ABSI.

Treatment Protocol

The active laser acupuncture uses a non-invasive, painless ,wavelength of 850 nm at a power density of 200 mW.

The treatment involves applying the laser (or sham) to 9 specific acupoints, with the goal of improving insulin resistance, decreasing Body Shape Index and lowering blood glucose.

Typ studie

Intervenční

Zápis (Aktuální)

50

Fáze

  • Nelze použít

Kontakty a umístění

Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.

Studijní místa

    • Cairo Governorate
      • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, 4260010
        • The National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology

Kritéria účasti

Výzkumníci hledají lidi, kteří odpovídají určitému popisu, kterému se říká kritéria způsobilosti. Některé příklady těchto kritérií jsou celkový zdravotní stav osoby nebo předchozí léčba.

Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

  • Dospělý

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ne

Popis

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Female patients 40 -50 years.
  • Patients with uncontrolled diabetes type 2 (HbA1c ≥ 7.5%)
  • Clinically stable
  • Sedentary active on Physical Activity Rating scale (Dicks et al., 2019).
  • BMI 30-35 Kg/m2.
  • No prior acupuncture treatment.
  • Patients that have diabetes type 2, started more than 5 year ago.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant women.
  • Positive and negative smokers
  • Patients with a cardiac pacemaker
  • Autoimmune diseases related to diabetes
  • History of malignancy or Cancer patients.
  • History of uncontrolled cardiovascular complications.
  • Photo-sensitivity or any skin conditions that may interfere with laser application.
  • Participants diagnosed with pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, or Type1 diabetes.
  • Patients with severe diabetes complication
  • Patients with Thyroid problems.
  • Patients with severe psychological problems.
  • Patients who receive anti-inflammatory steroid therapy and medications for hypercholesterolemia
  • Patients with kidney or liver complications.
  • Patients with chronic digestive disorders more than 3 month
  • Patients who perform regular exercise.
  • Patients with a history of seizures

Studijní plán

Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.

Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

  • Primární účel: Léčba
  • Přidělení: Randomizované
  • Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
  • Maskování: Dvojnásobek

Zbraně a zásahy

Skupina účastníků / Arm
Intervence / Léčba
Experimentální: LA
This group will receive active laser acupuncture (low-intensity laser beams )(Wavelength:850nm, power density of 200 mW, Duration:24s per acupoint) to 9 specified body acupoints ( ST36, ST25, SP6, SP15, LI4, LI11, CV4, CV9 and CV12) Treatment frequency is 2 times/week for 12 weeks. All patients will adhere to the same Diet Plan that follow the guidelines for a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Application of low-intensity laser beams (Wavelength:850nm, power density of 200 mW, Duration:24s per acupoint) to 9 specified body acupoints. Treatment frequency is 2 times/week for 12 weeks. All patients will adhere to the same Diet Plan that follow the guidelines for a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Treatment frequency is 2 times/week for 12 weeks.

Falešný srovnávač: Sham LA

This group will receive Sham Laser Acupuncture (procedure without turning the device on) at the same specified acupoints 2 times/week for 12 weeks

All patients will adhere to the same Diet Plan that follow the guidelines for a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology.

The same procedure as Laser Acupuncture, but the device is applied without turning it on (inactive). All patients will adhere to the same Diet Plan that follow the guidelines for a low-glycemic-index (LGI) diet designed and prescribed by the Nutrition Clinic at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology. Treatment frequency is 2 times/week for 12 weeks.

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
A Body Shape Index (ABSI)
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
An allometric index calculated from WC, height, and weight. It is calculated as follows: ABSI=WC/ (BMI^ (2/3) ×height^ (1/2))
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
HbA1c:
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
It indicates the long-term glycemic control, providing an average blood glucose value over the lifespan of the red blood cell (approximately 2-3 months). It is measured by the turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (TINIA) method.
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)

Sekundární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Waist Circumstance:
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Measured by using a non-elastic measuring tape to monitor the smallest circumference between the costal margin and the iliac crest
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Body weight:
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Measured by a digital weighting scale. The participant stands with minimal movement with hands by their side. Shoes and excess clothing were removed. Weight was approximated to the nearest 0.5 kg. It can be used with the Height to measure the BMI.
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Height Measurement:
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Standing height should be measured with the head, shoulder, buttocks, and heels touching the wall or back of the stadiometer. Eyes are straight ahead, shoulders relaxed, arms at the side, legs straight with knees together, and feet flat on the ground and almost together. Height, recorded in inches or centimeters.
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
BMI Calculation:
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
BMI is calculated as body weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2) to be fallen into one of the following categories (underweight: <18.5 kg/m2, normal weight: 18.5-24.9 kg/m2, overweight (pre-obesity): 25-29.9 kg/m2, obesity class I: 30-34.9 kg/m2, obesity class II: 35-39.9 kg/m2 and obesity class III: ≥40 kg/m2)
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Sleep Quality
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)

Assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a self-report questionnaire for subjective sleep quality. It is a sum of seven component scores, with each component ranging from 0 to 3.

Good Sleep Quality: A Global Score of ≤ 5 Poor Sleep Quality/Significant Sleep Disturbance: A Global Score of > 5 (Higher scores indicate worse sleep quality).

3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Diabetes Distress
Časové okno: 3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)
Assessed using the Diabetes Distress - Screening Scale (DDS17), a validated 17-item measure rated on a 6-point scale. 1 (not a problem) to 6 (a very significant problem) Little or No Distress: Mean item score < 2.0 Moderate Distress: Mean item score 2.0 - 2.9 (Clinically significant) High Distress: Mean item score ≥ 3.0 (Strongly warrants clinical attention)
3 Months (Measured at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment)

Spolupracovníci a vyšetřovatelé

Zde najdete lidi a organizace zapojené do této studie.

Vyšetřovatelé

  • Ředitel studie: Rana H Elbanna, Ph.D, Cairo University
  • Ředitel studie: Heba R Mohamed, Ph.D, The National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Studijní židle: Nesreen G Elnahas, Ph.D, Cairo University
  • Vrchní vyšetřovatel: Noha S Gaballah, B.P.T., Cairo University

Termíny studijních záznamů

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Aktuální)

28. listopadu 2025

Primární dokončení (Aktuální)

28. února 2026

Dokončení studie (Aktuální)

30. dubna 2026

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

16. června 2026

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

16. června 2026

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

22. června 2026

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

22. června 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

16. června 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. června 2026

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