A randomized, open-label pilot of the combination of low-level laser therapy and lorcaserin for weight loss.
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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Obesity is a significant public health problem and innovative treatments are needed. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the preliminary efficacy and safety of a combined treatment of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and lorcaserin on weight loss, health quality of life (QOL) measures, and cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS:Forty-five overweight and obese adult participants with a body mass index (BMI) >26.9 and <40 were randomized to receive LLLT, lorcaserin, or a combination of the two therapies. All study participants received treatment for 3 months and were followed for 3 months post-treatment. Participants were recruited from June 2014 through September 2014. RESULTS:The majority of the 44 participants accrued to this study were female (84 %) with an average age of 43.9 years (range 22 to 64 years). Most participants (93 % LLLT alone, 87 % LLLT?+?lorcaserin) completed at least 80 % of the LLLT treatments. From baseline to end of treatment, significant reductions in waist circumference were noted for each treatment group (-2.3?±?4.1 cm, -6.0?±?7.3 cm, and -4.0?±?5.5 cm for LLLT, lorcaserin and combination respectively); however, the reduction in body weight was only significant in those receiving lorcaserin and combination treatment (-0.4?±?1.5 kg, -1.3?±?1.2 kg and -1.3?±?1.3 kg). No significant differences were noted between the groups. Self-reported satisfaction was higher in the lorcaserin versus the LLLT group. CONCLUSION:This small pilot demonstrates that when combined with behavioral intervention, Lorcaserin and LLLT may be effective components of a comprehensive approach to the treatment of overweight and obesity in the clinical setting. Further studies with larger sample size and longer duration of treatment and follow-up are needed to further address efficacy. TRIAL REGISTRY INFORMATION:Trial registration: NCT02129608. Registered June 15, 2014.
SUBMITTER: Croghan IT
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5043601 | biostudies-literature | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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