Acupoint Thread Embedding for Weight Loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called acupoint thread embedding to help women lose weight. It involves placing small threads under the skin at acupuncture points to stimulate weight loss.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 24 or higher and your waist is 80 cm or more.
- Your weight has stayed steady (no more than about 9 pounds change) in the last 3 months.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery (like a gastric bypass or liposuction).
- You are not taking any medications that could affect your weight, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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