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Can acupuncture needles tame insulin resistance?

NCT ID NCT06609200

Disease control Sponsor: Nanyang Technological University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2024

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged between 21 and 65 years old * BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 * HOMA-IR ≥ 2.14, (HOMA-IR = fasting insulin (ųU/mL)\* fasting glucose (mmol/L)/22.5) * Not receiving any other weight control measures or any medical and/or drug history in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes mellitus * Treating with drugs that may affect insulin sensitivity * Changes 10% of usual body weight in the previous 6 months weight * Endocrine diseases, including thyroid disorder, pituitary disorder, sex gland disorder, etc. * Heart diseases, including arrhythmia, heart failure, and myocardial infarction, participants with pacemakers * Allergy and immunology diseases * Bleeding tendency * Pregnant or lactating women * Impaired hepatic or renal function * Stroke or unable to exercise

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Insulin resistance Obesity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nanyang Technological University Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, 637551, Singapore

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