Study Safety and Effectiveness of CURVE Laser Therapy for Circumference Reduction of the Waistline.

A RandomizEd DoUble Blinded ControllEd Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the CURVE Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Circumference Reduction of the Waistline.

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the CURVE Low-Level Laser Therapy for circumference reduction of the waistline.

This study involves research to obtain information on the CURVE. In recent years Low Level Laser therapy devices have grown in popularity due to increased scientific understanding of their mechanism of action, published research, and patients demand for more non-invasive procedures in body contour and fat reduction. LLL are widely used in health clinics, medical spas and in aesthetic medicine in the treatment of cellulite and for inflammatory conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This study will further evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser treatments without the extraction of adipose tissue using liposuction or in combination with other treatment modalities.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is an adult ≥ 18 years old and <65 years of age
2. Subject has maintained a stable weight for the past 6 months (variation no greater than 10 lbs. from "usual weight").
3. Subject is willing to maintain current diet and exercise regimen for the duration of study.
4. Subject is willing and able to provide written informed consent.
5. Subject is willing to return for all scheduled and required visits.
6. Subject is willing to comply with post-laser treatment cardiovascular exercise.
7. Subject is willing to comply with food and fluid requirements pre-treatment and post-treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is on an active weight control regimen.
2. Subject has a pacemaker.
3. Subject has a history of epilepsy.
4. Subject has a history of any type of cancer, including skin cancer.
5. Subject had a prior surgical intervention for body sculpting/weight loss such as liposuction, abdominoplasty, gastroplasty, lap band surgery, etc.
6. Subject has a medical, physical, or other contraindications for body sculpting/weight loss.
7. Subject has an active infection, wound or other external trauma to the areas to be treated with the laser.
8. Subject is pregnant, breast feeding, or planning pregnancy prior to study end.
9. Subject is participating in any treatment other than the study procedure (existing or new) to promote body contouring and/or weight loss during the course of study participation.
10. Subject is participating in another research study of a device, medication, biologic, or other agent within 30 days or could, in the opinion of the investigator, affect the results of this study.