Effect of Ultrasound Cavitation on Insulin Resistance in Patients with Central Obesity in Female

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Conditions studied: Central Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of ultrasound cavitation on insulin resistance, HbA1c and skin fold in patients with abdominal central obesity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06729203

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

52

Starts

2024-12-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-11

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female subjects with central obesity.
• Female participants aged between 25 to 40 years.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) ranged from 30 to 35 kg/m2 as high BMI indicates more obesity and central obesity.
• Waist circumference greater than 88 cm, indicative of abdominal obesity.
• Diagnosed with insulin resistance (HOMA-IR > 2.9).
• Sedentary lifestyle, defined as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.
• Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• • Subjects diagnosed with DM (HbA1c more than 6.5%).
• History of metabolic disorders such as type 1 diabetes or thyroid disorders.
• Subjects with BMI less than 30 kg/m2.
• Subjects diagnosed with heart disease, liver as well as kidney diseases.
• Subjects who take oral contraceptives.
• Subjects with gestational Diabetes.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women were excluded from the study.
• Use of weight-loss medications or supplements within the past six months.
• Previous surgical procedures for weight loss or body contouring.
• Contraindications to ultrasound therapy (e.g., metal implants in the abdomen, active skin infections).
• Participation in another clinical trial within the last three months.

Where it is running

• Cairo University — Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt (enrolling)

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