A Retrospective Analysis of Acupoint Catgut Embedding Therapy For Overweight/Obesity
[Objective] To retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding therapy in treating overweight/obesity. [Methods] A total of 48 overweight/obese patients were treated with acupoint catgut embedding. Changes in body weight and body mass index (BMI) before and after treatment were observed, and intraoperative/postoperative adverse reactions were recorded. [Results] Both the effective rate and marked effectiveness of the acupoint catgut embedding therapy rate were favorable. [Conclusion] Acupoint catgut embedding therapy is safe and effective for treating overweight/obesity.
Authors
- Xiaoping Yi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4220-1981)
- Ying Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8351-6620)
- Jingwen Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3450-9046)
- Dan Zhu
Institutions
- Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Research
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.6913/mrhk.070201
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00