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Acupuncture And Obesity
Abraham C. Kuruvilla, MD
ABSTRACT
Background The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the United States. Treatment options
for obesity include a reduced-calorie diet, increased activity, behavior modification,
pharmacotherapy, and surgery. In addition to these treatment options, acupuncture may be an
effective adjunct therapy.
Objective To describe the efficacy of acupuncture in the management of obesity when
administered in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Design Prospective, randomized controlled trial from February–April 2001.
Patients and Setting Twenty obese female health care workers (22-42 years) were recruited in
Phoenix, Arizona for the 8-week study; 10 of these women were randomized to receive ear
acupuncture at the relevant points. All participants had a baseline body mass index higher
than 27.
Intervention Acupuncture treatment weekly for 8 weeks (15 minutes per session) with
needling of Ear points. Patients also consumed a 2000-calorie/d diet and increased physical
activity.
Main Outcome Measures Change in weight from baseline to trial completion. In addition,
change in appetite and compliance were documented.
Results Mean weight loss for patients in the acupuncture group was 9 lbs, while controls
demonstrated a mean weight loss of 4 lbs. Compliant acupuncture participants had a mean
weight loss of 10.3 lbs; compliant controls had a mean weight loss of 3 lbs. ANOVA (analysis
of variance) repeated measures yielded a significant change in weight loss from baseline to
trial completion (P=.003). There was also a 2-way interaction between weight loss and group
(P=.03).
Conclusion These findings indicate that ear acupuncture at designated points, in
conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, can be effective in
treating obesity.
Abraham C. Kuruvilla, MD
ABSTRACT
Background The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the United States. Treatment options
for obesity include a reduced-calorie diet, increased activity, behavior modification,
pharmacotherapy, and surgery. In addition to these treatment options, acupuncture may be an
effective adjunct therapy.
Objective To describe the efficacy of acupuncture in the management of obesity when
administered in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Design Prospective, randomized controlled trial from February–April 2001.
Patients and Setting Twenty obese female health care workers (22-42 years) were recruited in
Phoenix, Arizona for the 8-week study; 10 of these women were randomized to receive ear
acupuncture at the relevant points. All participants had a baseline body mass index higher
than 27.
Intervention Acupuncture treatment weekly for 8 weeks (15 minutes per session) with
needling of Ear points. Patients also consumed a 2000-calorie/d diet and increased physical
activity.
Main Outcome Measures Change in weight from baseline to trial completion. In addition,
change in appetite and compliance were documented.
Results Mean weight loss for patients in the acupuncture group was 9 lbs, while controls
demonstrated a mean weight loss of 4 lbs. Compliant acupuncture participants had a mean
weight loss of 10.3 lbs; compliant controls had a mean weight loss of 3 lbs. ANOVA (analysis
of variance) repeated measures yielded a significant change in weight loss from baseline to
trial completion (P=.003). There was also a 2-way interaction between weight loss and group
(P=.03).
Conclusion These findings indicate that ear acupuncture at designated points, in
conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, can be effective in
treating obesity.