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Electroacupuncture reduces weight, skinfold thickness and waist circumference and increases skin temperature of the abdominal region in women: a randomized controlled trial.
Lima, Isabella Gomes de; Silva, Josie Resende Torres da; Silva, Amanda Godoy da; Andrade, Alice de Sousa; Sousa, Ligia de.
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  • Lima IG; Physiotherapy Course, Institute of Motricity Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas, Brazil.
  • Silva JRTD; Physiotherapy Course, Institute of Motricity Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), Alfenas, Brazil.
  • Silva AGD; Program of Biosciences Applied to Health, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil.
  • Andrade AS; Program of Rehabilitation Sciences, Institute of Motricity Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil.
  • Sousa L; Program of Rehabilitation Sciences, Institute of Motricity Sciences, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil.
Acupunct Med ; 40(5): 425-433, 2022 10.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35437025
BACKGROUND: Acupuncture, as a complementary and alternative medical treatment, has shown some promise as a therapeutic option for obesity and weight control. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on body weight, body mass index (BMI), skin fold thickness, waist circumference and skin temperature of the abdominal region in non-obese women with excessive abdominal subcutaneous fat. METHODS: A total of 50 women with excessive abdominal subcutaneous fat (and average BMI of 22) were randomly assigned to one of two groups: an EA group (n = 25) receiving 10 EA sessions (insertion of needles connected to an electrical stimulator at a frequency of 40 Hz for 40 min) and a control group (n = 25) that received no treatment. Outcome measures evaluated included waist circumference, supra-iliac and abdominal skinfolds, body composition and superficial skin temperature (measured by cutaneous thermography) before and after treatment. RESULTS: Compared with the untreated group, women in the EA group exhibited decreased supra-iliac and abdominal skin folds (p < 0.001), waist circumference (p < 0.001), percentage body fat (p = 0.001) and percentage abdominal fat (p < 0.001). In addition, the EA group showed an elevated skin temperature at the site of the treatment. However, EA did not significantly impact body weight (p = 0.01) or BMI (p = 0.2). CONCLUSION: EA promoted a reduction in abdominal waist circumference, supra-iliac and abdominal skin folds, and percentage body and abdominal fat in women of normal BMI with excessive abdominal subcutaneous fat, as well as an increase in the superficial skin temperature of the abdominal region. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: RBR-9tsmpp (Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials).
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Eletroacupuntura Tipo de estudo: Clinical_trials Limite: Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Acupunct Med Assunto da revista: TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Eletroacupuntura Tipo de estudo: Clinical_trials Limite: Female / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Acupunct Med Assunto da revista: TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido