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Electro-Acupuncture for Obese Patients With Insulin Resistance

Electro-Acupuncture for Obese Patients With Insulin Resistance

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21-65 years
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Phase N/A
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Overview

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.

Eligibility

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:

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Treating with drugs that may affect insulin sensitivity
  • Changes 10% of usual body weight in the previous 6 months weight
  • Endocrine diseases, including thyroid disorder, pituitary disorder, sex gland disorder, etc.
  • Heart diseases, including arrhythmia, heart failure, and myocardial infarction, participants with pacemakers
  • Allergy and immunology diseases
  • Bleeding tendency
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Impaired hepatic or renal function
  • Stroke or unable to exercise

Study details
    Obesity
    Insulin Resistance

NCT06609200

Nanyang Technological University

13 May 2026

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