Status:
COMPLETED
Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Obesity
Lead Sponsor:
Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Male and female DoD beneficiaries ages 18 years or older, who are referred for a standard of care weight loss intervention for treatment of obesity will be recruited. Subjects will be randomized into ...
Detailed Description
Screening Visit: Obtain signed Informed Consent document and HIPAA Authorization. Review past medical history in Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) to verify the inclusio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- THIS STUDY IS BEING CONDUCTED AT A MILITARY INSTALLATION. YOU MUST HAVE MILITARY INSURANCE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY.
- Inclusion:
- Male and female DoD beneficiaries, aged 18 years or older, with a Body Mass Index of 30 or greater who were referred to a standard of care weight loss intervention
- Exclusion:
- Pregnant women Patients who are taking weight loss medication Uncontrolled hypothyroidism Absence of their ear Active cellulitis of their ear Ear anatomy precluding identification of acupuncture landmarks and use of hearing aids that preclude the insertion of needles
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02269371
Start Date
February 1 2015
End Date
December 1 2016
Last Update
August 6 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital/Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89191