The Effect of Catgut Embedding at Acupoints Versus Nonacupoints in Abdominal Obesity: Protocol for a Multicenter, Double-Blind, 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

The Effect of Catgut Embedding at Acupoints Versus Nonacupoints in Abdominal Obesity: Protocol for a Multicenter, Double-Blind, 16-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundObesity is an increasing problem worldwide. The effective treatments for obesity mainly include diet, physical activity, behavioral intervention, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery, which all have certain limitations. As a specific type of acupuncture therapy, a...

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Main Authors: Qifu Li, Gaoyangzi Huang, Xianmei Pei, Xin Tang, Renrui Zhang, Ya Huang, Zili Liu, Rong Yi, Chonghui Xing, Xinghe Zhang, Taipin Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2023-07-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:https://www.researchprotocols.org/2023/1/e46863

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