Status:

UNKNOWN

Comparison of the Effects of Electric Current With Needles and Surface Electrodes on the Abdominal Contour of Women

Lead Sponsor:

Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Collaborating Sponsors:

Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel

Conditions:

Abdominal Fat

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the acute effects of percutaneous and transcutaneous eletroclipolysis on abdominal contour in women. The main question it aims to answer are: • Is there ...

Detailed Description

Abdominal Adiposity consists of an increase in adipose tissue in the abdomen region, which may be associated as a risk factor for cardiovascular pathologies, metabolic disorders and dyslipidemias, in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women between with localized abdominal fat
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m2 (adequate weight and overweight)
  • Who have not undergone any treatment for the condition experienced in the last 6 months
  • Sedentary
  • Not on a supervised diet

Exclusion

  • Smokers
  • Alcoholics
  • Pregnant women
  • Metabolic and circulatory system disorders
  • Pacemaker
  • Metallic implants
  • Tumors/metastasis
  • Dermatitis
  • In treatment with corticosteroids and/or prolonged progesterone
  • Skin ulcers/lesions
  • Needle phobia (aichmophobia)
  • Sensitivity alteration in the region to be treated
  • Unable to understand the form and/or procedure
  • Not completing the suggested protocol
  • Dietary changes during the research

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 16 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05973526

Start Date

May 16 2023

End Date

October 30 2024

Last Update

August 3 2023

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Federal University of Pernambuco

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, 50670-901