Actively Recruiting
Acupuncture for Prediabetes With Combined Obesity
Led by Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences · Updated on 2025-08-22
260
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
161 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
G
Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor
H
Hubei Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in reducing weight and waist circumference while modulating glucose and lipid metabolism in Prediabetes with Combined Obesity.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Acupuncture for Prediabetes With Combined Obesity
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with general obesity, abdominal obesity, and prediabetes simultaneously
- Aged between 18 and 64 years
- Provided informed consent before starting the trial
You will not qualify if you...
- Obesity caused by endocrine disorders like untreated hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, or polycystic ovary syndrome
- Glucose regulation problems due to hyperthyroidism, endocrine tumors, or severe liver damage
- Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Use of medications that can cause weight gain (such as systemic corticosteroids, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antiepileptics, or hormone contraceptives) within 3 months before screening
- History of pancreatitis or pancreas removal surgery
- Previous or planned obesity surgery or use of weight-loss devices during the trial
- Participation in weight loss programs or use of obesity or blood sugar medications (like liraglutide, exenatide, pramlintide, orlistat, topiramate, phentermine, metformin) within 3 months before screening
- Weight change greater than 5 kg within 3 months before screening
- Serious medical conditions such as kidney or liver failure, heart failure, recent heart attack or stroke, blood diseases, active cancer, or recent serious vascular issues
- Serious psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, severe depression, recent suicide attempts, or active suicidal thoughts
- Skin infections, blood clotting problems, or other issues making acupuncture unsafe
- Metal allergies or severe fear of needles
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study
- Any other condition or unwillingness that may risk safety or compliance as judged by the investigator
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Beijing, China
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Z
Zhishun Liu, PhD
CONTACT
Y
Yan Yan
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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