Comparison Between The Effects Of Different Frequencies Of Ultrasonic Cavitation On Abdominal Adiposity And Female Hormones In Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Condition: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
MeSH terms: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Syndrome
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Thirty women diagnosed with PCOS had participated in the study. They suffered from amenorrhea
      or oligo-menorrhea and subcapsular follicles. Their ages were from 20-35 years. Their BMI was
      from 30 - 35 kg/m². Their waist/hip ratio was ˃ 0.85. Their LH/FSH ratio was ≥ 1.5. They were
      recruited randomly from the outpatient clinic of gynecology in Minya governorate hospital.
      They were randomly assigned into two groups equal in number: (A and B); group A (n=15)
      received 40000HZ ultrasound cavitation, group B (n=15) received 2600HZ ultrasound cavitation.
      Treatment time was 30 minutes /sessions, 3 times/ week for two months. Both groups (A and B)
      received a low caloric diet (1200 Kcal/day). All participants had their medical treatment as
      prescribed by the physician.
    

Detailed description: 
      Participants in both groups were told to follow a low calorie diet (1200 Kcal/day) tailored
      to their specific needs (low in fat (15%), high in complex carbs (55%), and adequate in
      protein) (30 percent ) (11).

      The application procedure of ultrasound cavitation for both groups (A and B):-

        -  Each participant in both groups (A and B) received instructions on the treatment
           techniques as well as the benefits of the USFC.

        -  To improve lymphatic drainage, each subject was encouraged to consume one liter of water
           before and after the therapy sessions.

        -  Each participant was urged to empty her bladder before beginning each treatment session
           so order to remain comfortable and relaxed throughout the session.

        -  From a standing position, each participant's abdomen was divided transversally into
           three sections; see fig (1) 1- Part I: from the xiphoid process to 3cm above the
           umbilicus, 2- Section II: from 2cm below the umbilicus to the pubic bone, and vertically
           to the linea alba, each part was separated into right and left segments, resulting in a
           total of 6 abdominal segments.

        -  Part III: 3cm above the umbilicus to 2cm below the umbilicus

        -  After washing the skin on the anterior abdominal wall with alcohol, a conducting medium
           (gel) was placed to the ultrasonic instrument's cavitational head.

        -  The gadget was turned on, a 30-minute timer was set, and the intensity was gradually
           increased.

        -  The cavitation head then moved extremely gently in a small circular motion on each
           abdomen section for 5 minutes.

        -  After completing the ultrasonic application to the six regions of the abdomen, the skin
           was cleansed with a piece of cotton.

      For group (A): 40000 HZ ultrasound was delivered for 30 minutes, 3 times/week for 2 months.

      For group (B):26000 HZ ultrasound was delivered for 30 minutes, 3 times/week for 2 months
    

Intervention name(s): ultrasonic cavitation
Intervention type(s): Radiation
Intervention description(s): From a standing position, each participant's abdomen was divided transversally into three sections; resulting in a total of 6 abdominal segments.
Part III: 3cm above the umbilicus to 2cm below the umbilicus
After washing the skin on the anterior abdominal wall with alcohol, a conducting medium (gel) was placed to the ultrasonic instrument's cavitational head.
The gadget was turned on, a 30-minute timer was set, and the intensity was gradually increased.
The cavitation head then moved extremely gently in a small circular motion on each abdomen section for 5 minutes.
After completing the ultrasonic application to the six regions of the abdomen, the skin was cleansed with a piece of cotton.
For group (A): 40000 HZ ultrasound was delivered for 30 minutes, 3 times/week for 2 months.
For group (B):26000 HZ ultrasound was delivered for 30 minutes, 3 times/week for 2 months
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary purpose: Treatment