Thread Embedding Acupuncture Combined With Auricular Acupuncture for Overweight and Obesity
NCT ID: NCT06091761
Last Updated: 2024-03-22
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
66 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-10-30
2024-03-21
Brief Summary
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Numerous non-pharmacological interventions have been employed in the management of these conditions. Particularly, Auricular acupuncture (AA) has been a widely used and established method for weight management, owing to its effectiveness, safety, and convenience. Recently, a novel therapy known as Thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) has also demonstrated efficacy in weight reduction. Several studies have shown a substantial increase in treatment effectiveness when combining TEA with other acupuncture therapies. However, there is currently no available data on the combination of TEA with AA.
This study is conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of combining TEA with AA compared with AA monotherapy in overweight and obesity.
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Detailed Description
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In both groups, the intervention duration is eight weeks, with Auricular acupuncture (AA) administered weekly, along with recommended lifestyle modifications. For the intervention group, Thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) therapy will be added every two weeks, totaling four sessions during the eight-week period. Meanwhile, Sham-TEA will be administered in the placebo group.
Data regarding body weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, appetite, and adverse effects will be recorded immediately following randomization and weekly thereafter over the eight-week duration.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
The physician responsible for administering the treatments will be aware of the group assignments but remain uninvolved in the evaluation of outcomes and subsequent data analysis. Those responsible for outcome assessment and data analysis will be kept blinded to the treatment assignments.
Study Groups
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AA + TEA
Auricular acupuncture (AA) every week in eight weeks (eight sessions). Combined with Thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) every two weeks in eight weeks (four sessions).
Auricular acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly in eight weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with sterilized needles measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm. Five acupoints on one ear are selected, which included Shen-men (TF4), Stomach (CO4), Spleen (CO13), Endocrine (CO18), and Hunger point. The patch with the needle will remain in place for one week.
Thread embedding acupuncture
Thread embedding acupuncture is performed every two weeks in eight weeks using a single Polydioxaone thread. Needles has a gauge size of 29G, a shaft length of 38mm, and a thread length of 50mm, folded in half, and are applied to ten acupoints, including Qihai (CV6), Shuifen (CV9), and Tianshu (ST25), Shuidao (ST28), Daheng (SP15), Siman (KI14) on both sides of the body. Needles with a gauge size of 30G, a shaft length of 25mm, and a thread length of 30mm, folded in half, are used for five acupoints, which included Zhongwan (CV12) and Zusanli (ST36), Pishu (BL20) on both sides of the body. After the thread being inserted into the body, the needle will be withdrawn immediately.
AA + Sham-TEA
Auricular acupuncture (AA) every week in eight weeks (eight sessions). Combined with Sham Thread embedding acupuncture (Sham-TEA) every two weeks in eight weeks (four sessions).
Auricular acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly in eight weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with sterilized needles measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm. Five acupoints on one ear are selected, which included Shen-men (TF4), Stomach (CO4), Spleen (CO13), Endocrine (CO18), and Hunger point. The patch with the needle will remain in place for one week.
Sham Thread embedding acupuncture
Sham Thread embedding acupuncture is performed every two weeks in eight weeks. Needles without threads has a gauge size of 29G, and a shaft length of 38mm, are applied to ten acupoints, including Qihai (CV6), Shuifen (CV9), and Tianshu (ST25), Shuidao (ST28), Daheng (SP15), Siman (KI14) on both sides of the body. Needles without threads with a gauge size of 30G, and a shaft length of 25mm, are used for five acupoints, which included Zhongwan (CV12) and Zusanli (ST36), Pishu (BL20) on both sides of the body. After the needle being inserted into the body, it will be withdrawn immediately.
Interventions
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Auricular acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is conducted weekly in eight weeks using patches, each with a square shape and a side length of 10 mm, along with sterilized needles measuring 0.25 x 1.3 mm. Five acupoints on one ear are selected, which included Shen-men (TF4), Stomach (CO4), Spleen (CO13), Endocrine (CO18), and Hunger point. The patch with the needle will remain in place for one week.
Thread embedding acupuncture
Thread embedding acupuncture is performed every two weeks in eight weeks using a single Polydioxaone thread. Needles has a gauge size of 29G, a shaft length of 38mm, and a thread length of 50mm, folded in half, and are applied to ten acupoints, including Qihai (CV6), Shuifen (CV9), and Tianshu (ST25), Shuidao (ST28), Daheng (SP15), Siman (KI14) on both sides of the body. Needles with a gauge size of 30G, a shaft length of 25mm, and a thread length of 30mm, folded in half, are used for five acupoints, which included Zhongwan (CV12) and Zusanli (ST36), Pishu (BL20) on both sides of the body. After the thread being inserted into the body, the needle will be withdrawn immediately.
Sham Thread embedding acupuncture
Sham Thread embedding acupuncture is performed every two weeks in eight weeks. Needles without threads has a gauge size of 29G, and a shaft length of 38mm, are applied to ten acupoints, including Qihai (CV6), Shuifen (CV9), and Tianshu (ST25), Shuidao (ST28), Daheng (SP15), Siman (KI14) on both sides of the body. Needles without threads with a gauge size of 30G, and a shaft length of 25mm, are used for five acupoints, which included Zhongwan (CV12) and Zusanli (ST36), Pishu (BL20) on both sides of the body. After the needle being inserted into the body, it will be withdrawn immediately.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Waist circumference of 90 cm or more for males, or 80 cm or more for females.
* Voluntary informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of severe medical conditions (e.g., cardiovascular, hepatic, renal or others) that could potentially affect treatment outcomes as per researchers' assessments.
* Current use of weight-affecting medications, including diabetes medications, endocrine medications, and medications for neurological psychiatric disorders.
* Pregnancy, lactation, or recent childbirth within the past 6 months.
* Severe mental and neurological conditions that may impact treatment compliance.
* Alcohol or substance addiction.
* History of hypersensitivity reactions to any form of acupuncture with needles or to Polydioxanone.
* Existing injuries or lesions at the acupoints under investigation in this study.
* Concurrent participation in other clinical trials or utilization of other weight reduction therapies.
18 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Bui Pham Minh Man
Principal Investigator
Locations
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University of Medical Center HCMC - Branch no.3
Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam
Countries
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References
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Dai L, Wang M, Zhang KP, Wang L, Zheng HM, Li CB, Zhou WJ, Zhou SG, Ji G. Modified acupuncture therapy, long-term acupoint stimulation versus sham control for weight control: a multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Jul 28;13:952373. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.952373. eCollection 2022.
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Other Identifiers
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700/HDDD-DHYD
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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