Randomized controlled trial testing weight loss and abdominal obesity outcomes of moxibustion
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of moxibustion therapy on weight loss, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio in young adult females. An experimental design, 51 Asian females were enrolled. Inclusion criteria included females with ages between 21 and...
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doaj-a8413798c4f8456881088364abc7ec2c2020-11-25T00:04:56ZengBMCBioMedical Engineering OnLine1475-925X2018-11-0117S211010.1186/s12938-018-0571-8Randomized controlled trial testing weight loss and abdominal obesity outcomes of moxibustionChing-Hsiu Hsieh0Chi-Chuan Tseng1Ju-Yu Shen2Pei-Ying Chuang3Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chang, Gung Memorial HospitalDepartment of Early Childhood Educare, Tainan University of TechnologySchool of Nursing, University of Maryland School of NursingAbstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of moxibustion therapy on weight loss, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio in young adult females. An experimental design, 51 Asian females were enrolled. Inclusion criteria included females with ages between 21 and 25 years-old and waist circumference ≥ 80 cm, and the exclusion criteria included intolerance to moxibustion therapy and current illness. Two groups were formed, and the subjects in the experimental group received moxibustion sessions lasting 20 min and an educational video program for 30 min; however, participants in the control group received only the educational program every other week for 8 weeks. Dependent variable measurements (e.g., body weight, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio) were collected at baseline and follow-up for 8 weeks. Results Average body weight of the treatment group decreased significantly from − 1.478 kg (p < 0.0001), while the average body weight in the control group did not decrease significantly − 0.038 kg (p = 0.7197). Also, individuals in the moxibustion experimental group showed significant reductions (p < 0.0001) in both waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. Conclusion Positive effects on anthropometry can be achieved by moxibustion intervention in conjunction with a weight loss education program. Especially waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio had more clinically significant and more pronounced for health reasons Future studies can focus on the functional assessment of biomarkers associated with the immune system and relevant mechanisms of action.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12938-018-0571-8Moxibustion therapyWeight reductionWaist circumferenceWaist-to-hip ratio |
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Randomized controlled trial testing weight loss and abdominal obesity outcomes of moxibustion |
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Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of moxibustion therapy on weight loss, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio in young adult females. An experimental design, 51 Asian females were enrolled. Inclusion criteria included females with ages between 21 and 25 years-old and waist circumference ≥ 80 cm, and the exclusion criteria included intolerance to moxibustion therapy and current illness. Two groups were formed, and the subjects in the experimental group received moxibustion sessions lasting 20 min and an educational video program for 30 min; however, participants in the control group received only the educational program every other week for 8 weeks. Dependent variable measurements (e.g., body weight, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio) were collected at baseline and follow-up for 8 weeks. Results Average body weight of the treatment group decreased significantly from − 1.478 kg (p < 0.0001), while the average body weight in the control group did not decrease significantly − 0.038 kg (p = 0.7197). Also, individuals in the moxibustion experimental group showed significant reductions (p < 0.0001) in both waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. Conclusion Positive effects on anthropometry can be achieved by moxibustion intervention in conjunction with a weight loss education program. Especially waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio had more clinically significant and more pronounced for health reasons Future studies can focus on the functional assessment of biomarkers associated with the immune system and relevant mechanisms of action. |
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Moxibustion therapy Weight reduction Waist circumference Waist-to-hip ratio |
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