Ultrasound for belly fat and insulin resistance in women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if ultrasound cavitation—a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to break down fat—can help lower insulin resistance in women with central obesity (fat around the belly). It's a possible option if you have insulin resistance and are not taking diabetes medication.
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Who can take part
- Must be a woman between 25 and 40 years old.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 35, which is considered obese.
- Waist circumference greater than 88 cm (about 35 inches), meaning extra fat around your belly.
- Have been diagnosed with insulin resistance (a condition where your body doesn't use insulin well) based on a lab test called HOMA-IR over 2.9.
- Generally not active—exercising less than 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, like brisk walking.
- Not have diabetes, heart, liver, or kidney disease, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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