Simple obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Control group (non-acupoint catgut embedding group):Two groups of acupoints A and B were selected for embedding and interchangeably used. The main point of the non-meridian buried line group: the non-
Experimental group (acupoint catgut embedding group):Two groups of acupoints A and B were selected for embedding and interchangeably used. Acupoint embedding Group A: Zhongwan, Tianshu (double), Zusan
Sponsors
Pengpuzhen Community Health Service Center Jingan District Shanghai
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for subjects: Diagnostic criteria 1) Body Mass Index (BMI): BMI = weight (kg) / height (m²). In February 2000 the World Health Organization (WHO) released "Redefinition and Management of Obesity in the Asia-Pacific Region" which proposed weight classification suggestions for Asian adults: BMI = 23 is considered overweight BMI between 23 and 24.9 is considered pre-obese BMI between 25 and 29.9 is classified as grade I obesity and BMI = 30 is classified as grade II obesity. 2) Waist circumference: The WHO also proposed that among Asian adults with the same BMI and waist circumference grades the risk of obesity complications is as follows: a waist circumference of = 90 cm for men and = 80 cm for women is the boundary. 2.1.2 Inclusion criteria 1) Patients who meet the above diagnostic criteria and are diagnosed with simple obesity; 2) Age: 18 to 55 years old; 3) Body Mass Index (BMI): 25 = BMI < 30; 4) Waist circumference: = 90 cm for men and = 80 cm for women; 5) For smokers included their smoking habits have not changed for at least 2 months [34]; 6) Voluntary acceptance of the above intervention methods. Note: Only patients who meet all six of the above criteria can be included in this study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria 1) Endocrine diseases (such as polycystic ovary syndrome Cushing's disease hypothyroidism etc.); 2)complicated with diabetes mellitus uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure =160mmHg diastolic blood pressure =100mmHg)[35] or severe lung heart liver kidney diseases; 3) with mental disorders a history of forced hospitalization for depression more than two depressive episodes or suicidal tendencies [36]; 4)a history of a clinically diagnosed eating disorder such as bulimia bulimia anorexia etc. with a weight fluctuation of more than 5Kg within the past three months; 5) history of bariatric surgery ; He had a history of adhesion after previous surgery . Those who had received acupoint catgut embedding therapy for weight loss; Participated in a clinical study for weight loss within the past 3 months ; 6)taking drugs known to affect weight or appetite in the past 3 months such as weight-loss drugs corticosteroids antidepressants antipsychotic drugs non-selective systemic antihistamines nicotine replacement drugs and hypoglycemic drugs; Or have plans to quit smoking and drinking; 7) Pregnant lactating and menopausal women; Women planning to become pregnant within 32 weeks; 8) Protein allergy and scar constitution; Suffering from skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis; Coagulation dysfunction or taking anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin and heparin; 9) Unable to cooperate and adhere to the treatment during the treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body weight;Visceral fat thickness;Body mass index;Percentage of body fat;Abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness;Measurement of BLOOD LIPIDS; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Waist-hip ratio;Waist circumference;Hip circumference; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactGUO Haoyu
Pengpuzhen Community Health Service Center Jingan District Shanghai
Outcome results
None listed