Ear acupressure and a smartphone app for weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique combined with a smartphone app can help people with obesity or metabolic syndrome lose weight. It is designed for adults who haven't tried weight loss methods in the past 6 months.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a large waistline (men: 35 inches or more, women: 31 inches or more).
- You have metabolic syndrome (at least two of: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, or low HDL cholesterol).
- You are currently taking medications and seeing a doctor regularly.
- You have not used any weight loss methods in the past 6 months.
- You have healthy ears (no injury, infection, or rash) and use a smartphone.
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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