Effect of Acupoint Thread Embedding on Obesity

Launched by SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE · Mar 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a treatment called acupoint thread embedding to see if it can help women lose weight. The study is specifically focusing on obese women, aged 18 to 45, who have a body mass index (BMI) of 24 or higher and a waist circumference of at least 80 cm. Participants should have maintained a stable weight (not gaining or losing more than 4 kg) in the three months before the trial.

If you qualify and choose to join, you will be part of a randomized controlled trial, which means you may receive the treatment or a placebo (a treatment with no active effect) without knowing which one you have. This study will help researchers understand if acupoint thread embedding is safe and effective for weight loss. It's important to note that certain medical conditions and recent treatments may exclude some individuals from participating, such as serious health issues or prior weight loss surgeries. If you’re interested in being part of this trial, you’ll need to sign a consent form agreeing to participate.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Females aged 18\~45 years old;
• • BMI≥24.0 kg/m2；
• • WC≥80cm ; recommended BMI and WC threshold value to define overweight in China;
• • Stable weight change (increase or decrease of ≤4 kg) within 3 months prior to the start of the test;
• • Agree to participate in the trial and sign a written informed consent form;
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Secondary obesity caused by drugs, or neuro-endocrine-metabolic disorders (such as thalamic disease, hypopituitarism, etc.);
• • History of bariatric surgery (gastric reduction, liposuction, etc.);
• * Are taking medications that may affect the results of the trial (weight):
• • Severe ulcers, abscesses, skin infections, etc. at the acupuncture site;
• • Severe heart, brain, lung, liver and kidney insufficiency, hematopoietic system disease or other serious diseases;
• • Participated in other clinical medical trial studies in the past 1 month;
• • History of acupoint thread embedding in the past 6 months;
• • Alcoholism, drug abuse, or smoking (change in smoking habits within the past 2 months or a plan to quit smoking during the study period);
• • Pregnant and lactating women.