Effects of Auricular Acupressure Versus Intermittent Dietary Restriction in Children With Gastric Heat and Dampness Obstruction

Launched by CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF FUDAN UNIVERSITY · Apr 27, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring two different approaches to help manage obesity in children who have a specific condition known as gastric heat and dampness obstruction. The study will compare the effects of auricular acupressure, a technique that involves applying pressure to certain points on the ear, with a diet plan that limits carbohydrates at certain times. The goal is to see which method better improves health and reduces risks associated with being overweight, such as high blood pressure and prediabetes.

To participate in this trial, children aged 2 to 17 must have at least one health issue related to being overweight, like high blood pressure or prediabetes, and be diagnosed with the gastric heat and dampness obstruction syndrome. However, those with certain medical conditions, such as genetic disorders or those taking part in other clinical studies recently, won't be eligible. Participants will engage in either the acupressure treatment or the dietary plan over three months, and this may help improve their overall health. The study is currently looking for volunteers, so it’s a good opportunity for families seeking new ways to address childhood obesity.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Have at least one of the following cardiometabolic risk factors: overweight or obesity, prediabetes, dyslipidemia or elevated blood pressure.
• • Traditional Chinese medical syndrome type is gastric heat and dampness obstruction syndrome.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosis of obesity associated with genetic or endocrine diseases, including hypercortisolism, polycystic ovary syndrome, primary hypothyroidism and hypothalamic obesity.
• • Participating in other clinical trials or have participated in other clinical trials in recent 3 months.
• • Diagnosis of organic diseases, including heart, liver, kidney and brain or infectious diseases and mental diseases.