Effect of Dry Needling on Insulin Resistance in Obese Post Menopausal Women

NCT07365878 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/006055
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 52
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to determine the effect Dry Needling of on insulin resistance in obese postmenopausal women.

Conditions

Insulin Resistance-abdominal Fats -Post Menopausal Women

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• HOMA-IR

  Outcome measures, HOMA-IR (Homeostasis Model Assessment) will be used to assess insulin resistance. HOMA-IR is a model of interactions between glucose and insulin dynamics that is then used to predict fasting steady-state glucose and insulin concentrations for a wide range of possible combinations of insulin resistance and β-cell function.

  4 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• ultrasound

  4 months

• BMI by kg/m2

  4 months

• waist circumferences by tape

  4 months

• The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA)

  4 months

Study Arms (2)

Dry Needle

EXPERIMENTAL

26 patients who were treated with Dry Needling (three times /week/4 months), abdominal exercises, and medical standard care for insulin resistance.

Other: Dry Needle; Other: abdominal exercises, and medical standard care for insulin resistance

abdominal exercises and medical standard care for insulin resistance.

OTHER

While Group (B), 26 patients treated with abdominal exercises and medical standard care for insulin resistance.

Other: abdominal exercises, and medical standard care for insulin resistance

Interventions

Dry Needle OTHER

Dry Needle has been used to treat obesity. Clinical research has found that it is particularly effective for abdominal fat loss.Dry needling in the abdominal region requires an in-depth understanding of the underlying anatomy due to significant safety risks.

Dry Needle

abdominal exercises, and medical standard care for insulin resistance OTHER

To reduce belly fat, combine core-strengthening exercises like planks, bicycle crunches, and leg raises with overall fat-burning cardio (walking, running) and a healthy diet

Dry Needle; abdominal exercises and medical standard care for insulin resistance.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 48 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• All participants post-menopausal from at least 3 years.
• All participants' ages will be ranged from 48-60 years old.
• All participants BMI will exceed 25-30 kg/m2.
• All participants waist hip ratio will be equal or more than 0, 90.

You may not qualify if:

• Surgical liposuction within the last 12 months.
• Untreated hypo- or hyperthyroidism.
• Uncontrolled liver, kidney or cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
• Implanted pacemaker or metal implant.
• History of thrombophlebitis, any hematological disease.
• No past or present neurological and musculoskeletal disorders that will have affected health condition.
• No smoking and drinking habits.
• No psychological problems.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Shymaa Mohammed

Cairo, Egypt

Location

Study Officials

• Shymaa Mohammed

  out patient clinic ,faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo university ,Cairo,Egypt

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principle investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 14, 2025
• First Posted: January 26, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2025
• Study Completion: December 1, 2025
• Last Updated: January 26, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Locations

EG (1)