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NCT Number: NCT00969267

The Effect of Auricular Point Stimulation on Obese Women

The aim of the study is to examine whether the ear acupoint stimulation is effective on obese women.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

16 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Branch of Chinese Medicine, Taipei City Hospital

Taipei, 886, Taiwan

About this study

% change body weight, BMI, lipid profile, glucose and obese hormone.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 16-65 years women
  • BMI>27 kg/mm
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Endocrine disease, e.g. thyroid disorder, pituitary disorder, and sex gland disorder.
  • Heart disease, e.g. arrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and patient with pacemaker.
  • Allergy and Immunology disease.
  • High aminotransferases ( Alanine, Aspartate > 80 IU/L) or high serum creatinine (> 2.5 mg/dL)
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Childbirth within 6 months.
  • Stroke or otherwise unable to exercise
  • Management for weight control within 3 months.
  • Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for trial as evaluated by the physician-in-charge.
  • Endocrine disease

Treatment and study plan

ear-acupuncture A

Other

with needle stimulation

Other names: ear acupuncture needle

stimulation B

Other

with bread stimulation on ear acupuncture point

Other names: ear acupuncture bread

stimulation C

Other

without needle stimulation

Other names: placebo needle

Primary outcomes

  1. % reducting of body mass index (BMI)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taipei City Hospital

Other Gov

Collaborators

  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Auricular Point Stimulation on Obese Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Sep 1, 2009
Registry last updated
May 29, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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