Laser acupuncture offers new hope for menopausal hot flashes
NCT ID NCT07419542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether high power laser acupuncture can reduce hot flashes in women after menopause. Sixty women aged 50 to 60 who have hot flashes will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure how often and how severe the hot flashes are using a simple questionnaire.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Sixty post menopausal women suffering from hot flashes. * Their age will range from 50 to 60 years. * Their body mass index (BMI) will range(\> 30kg/m2). Exclusion Criteria: * Breast cancer. * Myocardial infarction. * Pulmonary embolism.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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El Agoza police hospital
Cairo, Egypt
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