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A study on the therapeutic effect and dosage relationship of embedding thread at different depths at eight periumbilical acupoints for treating abdominal simple obesity due to spleen deficiency and dampness retention

A study on the therapeutic effect and dosage relationship of embedding thread at different depths at eight periumbilical acupoints for treating abdominal simple obesity due to spleen deficiency and dampness retention

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2024000432
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-09-13
Start date
2024-09-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Eight acupoints around the navel buried at a depth of 50mm group:catgut implantation at acupoint
Eight acupoints around the navel buried at a depth of 25mm group:catgut implantation at acupoint

Sponsors

Beijing Daxing District People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1: 1.2.2 Diagnostic criteria 1.2.2.1 Western medicine diagnostic criteria refer to the "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Evaluation Criteria for Simple Obesity" revised at the 5th National Conference on Obesity Research: (1) Medical history physical examination or laboratory tests exclude symptomatic obesity (secondary obesity). (2) Body mass index (BMI) exceeding 26; The measured weight exceeds the standard weight by more than 20%; Fat percentage (F%) = 30% (female F% = 35%); If two or more of the three criteria are met it can be diagnosed as simple obesity. And combined with the "Chinese Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Overweight and Obesity in Adults" male WC = 85cm and female WC = 80cm are used as the criteria for abdominal simple obesity. (3) The calculation methods for body mass index obesity level and fat percentage are as follows: 1) Body mass index (BMI)=weight (kg) ÷ [height (m)] 2 expressed in kg/m2 25-26 is considered overweight 26 to25~<30 (male)/30~<35 (female) are overweight; 30 to<35 (male)/35 to<40 (female) indicates mild obesity; 35 to<45 (male)/40 to<50 (female) is moderate obesity Individuals with a ratio of 45 (male) to over 50 (female) are considered severely obese. 1.2.2.2 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic criteria refer to the "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Evaluation Criteria for Simple Obesity" revised at the 5th National Conference on Obesity Research. The TCM syndrome differentiation criteria for simple obesity are as follows: spleen deficiency and dampness obstruction type: obesity edema fatigue and weakness heavy limb fatigue oliguria poor appetite full belly deep and thin pulse thin and greasy tongue coating and pale red tongue texture. Except for the main symptom of obesity if other symptoms meet 2-3 or more criteria and the tongue and pulse are basically consistent with it the diagnosis of this type can be made. Inclusion criteria (1) meet the diagnostic criteria of Western medicine mentioned above; (2) Meet the above TCM syndrome differentiation and typing standards; (3) Age range from 20 to 55 years old; (4) I have not received any other weight loss treatment in the past 3 months; (5) Those who voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1: Exclusion criteria (1) Secondary obesity including patients with hypothalamic and pituitary diseases hypothyroidism increased cortisol increased insulin changes in gonadal secretion and drug-induced secondary obesity; (2) Patients with severe primary diseases of important organs or systems such as heart liver kidney hematopoietic system etc; (3) Individuals with neurological or mental disorders who are unable to cooperate or unwilling to cooperate; (4) Pregnant or lactating women and those with recent fertility plans; (5) Individuals with a history of allergies to alcohol and animal protein; (6) Scar constitution patients; (7) Individuals who have received any other weight loss treatment within the past 3 months; (8) Patients under 20 years old or over 55 years old.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Efficacy evaluation (clinical cure significant effect effective ineffective);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
hipline;Waist-Hip Ratio;weight;Obesity Degree;skinfold thickness;Fat percentage;Body Mass Index (BMI);Waist circumference (WC);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactHuangZhenzhen

Beijing Daxing District People's Hospital

1922320504@qq.com13141219688

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026