Laser zaps belly fat? new study tests metabolism-boosting light treatment
NCT ID NCT06899958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study at Massachusetts General Hospital will test whether applying a fractional laser to the abdomen and thighs can improve metabolism in adults with overweight. Fifteen participants will receive three laser treatments, four weeks apart. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, BMI, and waist size to see if the laser affects metabolic health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fractional laser device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to improve metabolism and reduce body fat.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 people, so results may not apply widely. The laser treatment might not change metabolism at all.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MGH Clinical Unit for Research Trials & Outcomes in Skin
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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