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Electro-Acupuncture for Obese Patients With Insulin Resistance
Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University
Summary
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.
Official title: Electro-acupuncture for the Obese Patient With Insulin Resistance: a Randomized Sham-controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-10-10
Completion Date
2026-10-09
Last Updated
2026-04-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture needles
The acupuncture needles and related equipment will have already received approval for routine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinical practice in Singapore.
Locations (1)
Nanyang Technological University Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Singapore, Singapore