Electro-acupuncture for central obesity: a patient-assessor blinded, randomized sham-controlled clinical trial

• Main Authors: Lam, Tsz Fung, Lyu, Zipan, Wu, Xingyao, Wong, Yi Ping, Cao, Peihua, Wong, Emily Yen, Hung, Hung Bun, Zhang, Shiping, Bian, Zhaoxiang, Zhong, Linda Lidan
• Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Medicine, Health and Life Sciences; Central obesity; Acupuncture
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175744
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Central obesity is considered as a significant health threat to individuals. Scientific research has demonstrated that intra-abdominal fat accumulation is associated with higher metabolic and cardiovascular disease risks independent of Body Mass Index (BMI). This study aimed to evaluate...