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Laser acupuncture shows promise for diabetes body shape

NCT ID NCT07661160

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This completed trial tested whether laser acupuncture could improve body shape index (ABSI) in 50 women aged 40-50 with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes and obesity. Participants received either real or sham laser acupuncture twice a week for 12 weeks, plus a low-glycemic diet. The study measured changes in body shape, blood sugar (HbA1c), sleep, and diabetes distress.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Laser acupuncture (low-intensity laser beams applied to acupoints)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free way to improve body shape and blood sugar control in women with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (50 women) with no blinding details. The effect may be small or due to the diet plan, not the laser. Results may not apply to men or other groups.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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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

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesitytype 2 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4260010, Egypt

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