Clinical effect of catgut implantation at acupoints for the treatment of simple obesity: A multicentre randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Catgut implantation at acupoints (CIA) is a subtype of acupuncture that has been widely used to treat simple obesity, but evidence for its effectiveness remains scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treating simple obesity with CIA.

Objective

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of CIA used for treatment of simple obesity.

Methods

This is a multicentre, randomized, parallel, sham-controlled clinical trial. A total of 216 patients with simple obesity will be recruited. They will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the CIA group or the sham control group. All treatments will be given once every 2 weeks. The primary outcome measure is the rate of waistline reduction. Secondary outcome mea

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7710253 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature