Effects of a Multi-acupoint Laser Therapy Device on Body Shape and Body Composition in Obese Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and therapeutic methods with modern low-level laser stimulation on corresponding acupoints, applying this combined approach to the field of weight management in menopausal women. The trial aims to investigate whether lifestyle modifications in accordance with WHO guidelines (dietary control and exercise), combined with adjunctive low-level laser acupuncture, can enhance weight reduction and improve body composition more effectively than standard lifestyle interventions alone.
• Female participants aged 45 to 55 years
• No cognitive impairment or major psychiatric disorder
• Able to understand the study procedures and communicate with research staff
• Body mass index (BMI) \> 24 kg/m² OR waist-to-hip ratio \> 0.88