Laser acupuncture
Laser acupuncture has been studied in 3 papers since 2016: 2 trials in people, 1 review; 2 in the past year. The newest paper, Apr 7, 2026: “Effect of Laser Acupoints on Hormonal Changes and Visceral Obesity in Postmenopausal Women: Randomized Controlled Trial”.
3 papers study it5 findingsUpdated
See all 3 papers on laser acupuncture
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 2 countries.
“the VAS scores were significantly improved in the active laser acupuncture group compared to the placebo group”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Human trial2
Studies in people
2 studies gave laser acupuncture to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
down: Decreases visceral obesityP < 0.05 down: Decreases serum insulinP < 0.05 down: Decreases satiety-hunger zoneP < 0.05 | Randomized trial | 40 peopleWomen50 to 65 yearsPostmenopausal women; Midlife adults; Older adults; visceral obesity in postmenopausal women | Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences, Apr 7, 2026 |
down: Decreases pain intensitymean difference 39.15 at 2 weeks post intervention (p<0.001) down: Decreases lequesne indexmean difference 6.48 at 2 weeks post intervention (p<0.001) | Randomized trial2 weeks post intervention | 62 peoplegeriatricOlder adults; measured at 2 weeks post intervention | Acta medica Indonesiana, Apr 1, 2016 |
What did studies of laser acupuncture find?
5Studies of laser acupuncture measured 5 outcomes, among them satiety-hunger zone, serum insulin and visceral obesity.
Satiety-hunger zone
downin humans1
1 study
Satiety-hunger zone
downin humans1
Laser acupuncture decreases satiety-hunger zone in humans (visceral obesity in postmenopausal women) (P < 0.05).
“The satiety zone was markedly lower at post-intervention in Group A compared to Group B (P < 0.05).”
Human trialvisceral obesity in postmenopausal womenfemalesn = 40
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Serum insulin
downin humans1
1 study
Serum insulin
downin humans1
Laser acupuncture decreases serum insulin in humans (visceral obesity in postmenopausal women) (P < 0.05).
“Laser acupoints were associated with an improvement in visceral fat and serum insulin levels in postmenopausal women”
Human trialvisceral obesity in postmenopausal womenfemalesn = 40
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Visceral obesity
downin humans1
1 study
Visceral obesity
downin humans1
Laser acupuncture decreases visceral obesity in humans (visceral obesity in postmenopausal women) (P < 0.05).
“Laser acupoints were associated with an improvement in visceral fat and serum insulin levels in postmenopausal women”
Human trialvisceral obesity in postmenopausal womenfemalesn = 40
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Lequesne index
downin humans1
1 study
Lequesne index
downin humans1
Laser acupuncture decreases lequesne index in humans (versus placebo laser acupuncture; measured at 2 weeks post intervention) (mean difference 6.48 at 2 weeks post intervention (p<0.001)).
“The evaluation also showed significant improvement of Lequesne index”
Human trialversus placebo laser acupuncture; measured at 2 weeks post interventiongallium aluminum arsenide laserten sessions, twice a week2 weeks post interventionn = 62
Acta medica Indonesiana
Pain intensity
downin humans1
1 study
Pain intensity
downin humans1
Laser acupuncture decreases pain intensity in humans (versus placebo laser acupuncture; measured at 2 weeks post intervention) (mean difference 39.15 at 2 weeks post intervention (p<0.001)).
“the VAS scores were significantly improved in the active laser acupuncture group compared to the placebo group”
Human trialversus placebo laser acupuncture; measured at 2 weeks post interventiongallium aluminum arsenide laserten sessions, twice a week2 weeks post interventionn = 62
Acta medica Indonesiana