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Effectiveness of individualized homeopathic and acupuncture treatment in overweight and obese patients

Effectiveness of individualized homeopathic and acupuncture treatment in overweight and obese patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025001975
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-10-22
Start date
2023-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Homeopathic treatment :Individualized homeopathic treatment
Acupuncture treatment :Catgut implantation
Homeopathy + Acupuncture :Individualized homeopathic treatment with catgut implantation
Homeopathy placebo :Placebo
Catgut simulation :Catgut simulation

Sponsors

NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 42 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of overweight or obesity by BMI Patients of both sexes Aged between 18 and 42 Who voluntarily accept treatment and sign the informed consent form, in accordance with the provisions of Mexican Official Standard NOM-004-SSA3-2012, from the clinical file

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having received homeopathic or acupuncture treatment 4 weeks prior to entering the study Having recently taken or being under treatment with any medication or dietary supplement for weight loss Patients with an acute condition Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus or high blood pressure Patients who are on a diet Patients who are breastfeeding or pregnant Patients who abuse alcohol or other substances Currently participating in other clinical trials.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Body weigth; Height;Waist-to-hip ratio;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Fasting blood glucose levels ;Total cholesterol levels ;Triglyceride level;

Countries

Mexico

Contacts

Public ContactJaqueline González Cortés

National Polytechnic Institute

jgonzalezco@ipn.mx57296000

Outcome results

None listed

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