Electro-Acupuncture for Obese Patients With Insulin Resistance
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity
Insulin Resistance
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 21 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University · Other
Think this trial could be right for you?
Answer a few quick questions to see if you may meet the eligibility requirements.
Check Your Eligibility
About This Trial
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.
Trial Locations
Loading…
Loading trial locations…
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women aged between 21 and 65 years old
* BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2
* HOMA-IR ≥ 2.14, (HOMA-IR = fasting insulin (ųU/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:
…
Contacts