Clinical Observation of Ai Luo Kang Acupoint Application for Simple Obesity

VernacularTitle:艾络康减肥穴贴治疗单纯性肥胖症患者的临床观察
Author: Ying GAO ; Feng XU ; Chang LIU ; Zhaohui WANG ; Xiaoru XU ; Fuchun WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acupoint sticking therapy; Obesity; Ai Luo Kang acupoint application
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(1):90-91
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy of Ai Luo Kang acupoint application in treating simple obesity. Methods Eighty simple obesity patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 40 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by Ai Luo Kang acupoint application, while the control group was taken as a blank control. Thirty days later, the two groups were compared in the change of body weight and waist circumference. Results After intervention, the body weight and waist circumference were significantly changed in the treatment group (P＜0.01). There were significant differences between the two groups in comparing the body weight and waist circumference after intervention (P＜0.05). Conclusion According to the relevant criteria of the Evaluation Procedures and Methods of the Function of Health Care Products (DB22-T397-2006), Ai Luo Kang acupoint application is effective in losing weight in simple obesity.