Electroacupuncture for weight loss in people with prediabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether electroacupuncture can help reduce weight in adults who have obesity and blood sugar levels in the prediabetes range. You might be eligible if your weight has been stable and you don’t have certain medical or skin problems.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 to 65
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 24.0 or higher
- Your recent blood sugar tests fit a prediabetes range (HbA1c 5.7–6.4% or fasting glucose 6.1–<7.0 mmol/L, or 2-hour glucose 7.8–<11.1 mmol/L)
- Your weight has been stable for the past 3 months (no more than 4 kg change)
- You can sign informed consent and agree to take part
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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