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Electro-Acupuncture for Obese Patients With Insulin Resistance

RecruitingNAAges 21 Years - 65 YearsAllNanyang Technological University
NCT06609200 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ†—
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electro-acupuncture for obese patients with insulin resistance. 60 participants will be randomized and allocated to either the electro-acupuncture arm or the sham acupuncture arm.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged between 21 and 65 years old * BMI โ‰ฅ 25 kg/m2 * HOMA-IR โ‰ฅ 2.14, (HOMA-IR = fasting insulin (ลณU/mL)\* fasting glucose (mmol/L)/22.5) * Not receiving any other weight control measures or any medical and/or drug history in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes mellitus * Treating with drugs that may affect insulin sensitivity * Changes 10% of usual body weight in the previous 6 months weight * Endocrine diseases, including thyroid disorder, pituitary disorder, sex gland disorder, etc. * Heart diseases, including arrhythmia, heart failure, and myocardial infarction, participants with pacemakers * Allergy and immunology diseases * Bleeding tendency * Pregnant or lactating women * Impaired hepatic or renal function * Stroke or unable to exercise
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What it tests

  • Acupuncture needles
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Where

1 site
Nanyang Technological University Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Singapore, Singapore
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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