Effect of red and infrared light for localized fat reduction in the abdome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Accumulation of Adipose Tissue in Abdomen.hyperplasia of the abdominal fat tissue (abdominal skin folds higher than 20 mm).; C18.654.726.500.697

• Registration Number: RBR-9bwxcx
• Lead Sponsor: Associação educacional Nove de Julho

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-04-15
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Men and women, 25-45 years old, with BMI between 18.5 kg / m2 to 29.9 kg / m2 will be included; with abdominal fat equal to or greater than 20mm and who agree with the participation in the research by signing the consent form.

Exclusion Criteria

The following people will be excluded from this survey: those participants who are undergoing aesthetic treatments to reduce waist circumference; those who have been previously submitted to abdominoplasty or liposuction surgeries; those who are on a diet, in order to reduce their measurements; those people who engage in a physical activity more than two times a week; those who are using or have taken drugs or food supplements in last 90 days, in order to reduce their measurements and their weight, which may affect their lipid metabolism, appetite or nutrients absorption; those who have been submitted previously to oophorectomy; those with signs and/or symptoms of climacteric at the menopause; pregnant or lactating women; those participants who are not regular in attending the sessions; those participants who present metabolic dysfunctions (diabetes and thyroid disorders), cardiovascular problems (hypertension, cardiac insufficiency, arrhythmia, thrombosis, pacemaker use), respiratory issues (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), haematological disturbances (anaemia), renal, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, dermatological or digestive disorders (gastritis, ulcers); those with a history of oncological pathology; those with cognitive deficits.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified