Can acupuncture needles tame insulin resistance?
NCT ID NCT06609200
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether electro-acupuncture can improve insulin resistance in people with obesity. 60 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either real electro-acupuncture or a sham (fake) version. The main goal is to see if the treatment lowers a key measure of insulin resistance called HOMA-IR.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electro-acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to help manage insulin resistance and weight in obese patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. The sham control may show no difference, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Nanyang Technological University Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
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