The Effect of Auricular Point Stimulation on Obese Women

The Effect of Auricular Point Stimulation on Obese Women: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of the study is to examine whether the ear acupoint stimulation is effective on obese women.

% change body weight, BMI, lipid profile, glucose and obese hormone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 16-65 years women
• BMI>27 kg/mm
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Endocrine disease, e.g. thyroid disorder, pituitary disorder, and sex gland disorder.
• Heart disease, e.g. arrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and patient with pacemaker.
• Allergy and Immunology disease.
• High aminotransferases ( Alanine, Aspartate > 80 IU/L) or high serum creatinine (> 2.5 mg/dL)
• Pregnant or lactating women.
• Childbirth within 6 months.
• Stroke or otherwise unable to exercise
• Management for weight control within 3 months.
• Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for trial as evaluated by the physician-in-charge.
• Endocrine disease