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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Laser Acupuncture versus Liraglutide in Treatment of Obesity: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Cohort Study.

Wen-Lin Yu, Yu-Ning Liao, Tsung-Hsien Yang, Ching-Wei Yang, Ting-I Kao, Pai-Wei Lee, Chiu-Yi Hsu, Jhen-Ling Huang, Yu-Tung Huang, Hsing-Yu Chen

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06703788 (Establishing a Traditional Chinese Medicine Day Care Program for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT06703788 phase1 / phase2recruitingnot on this map

Establishing a Traditional Chinese Medicine Day Care Program for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome

TypeinterventionalSponsorChang Gung Memorial HospitalRan2024 to 2025Enrolled200ConditionsObesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemias, Diabetes MellitusArmsA fiixed combination of Chinese herbal medicine, Laser acupuncture
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10 authors.

Wen-Lin YuDivision of Chinese Internal Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
Yu-Ning LiaoDivision of Chinese Internal Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
Tsung-Hsien YangDivision of Chinese Internal Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0001-3705-7604
Ching-Wei YangDivision of Chinese Internal Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-6029-1941
Ting-I KaoDivision of Chinese Internal Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
Pai-Wei LeeCenter for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
Chiu-Yi HsuCenter for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-7171-3532
Jhen-Ling HuangCenter for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-3053-433X
Yu-Tung HuangCenter for Big Data Analytics and Statistics, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-3224-7238
Hsing-Yu ChenDivision of Chinese Internal Medicine, Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-7897-9851

Funding

Chang-Gung Medical Foundation CMRPG1N0051Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan MOHW113-CMAP-M-113-000003-B, MOHW113-CMAP-M-113-000002-DNational Science and Technology Council in Taiwan MOST111-2320-B-182-035-MY3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObesity is a global concern, driving the search for alternative treatments beyond lifestyle changes and medications. Laser acupuncture (LA) shows promise in obesity management, yet few studies compare it with FDA-approved medications. This study aimed to assess and compare LA's impact with liraglutide on weight reduction in obese individuals.

methodsData from the Chang Gung Research Database (CGRD) (2013-2018) were analyzed. Primary outcomes included changes in body weight and BMI within 180 days, with secondary outcomes measuring the proportion achieving 5%, 10%, and 15% weight loss. Adverse events were also assessed.

resultsOf 745 subjects (173 LA users, 572 liraglutide users), LA users lost more weight by day 180 (5.82 ± 4.39 vs. 2.38 ± 5.75 kg;

conclusionsLA may offer superior weight reduction compared to liraglutide. Future studies should explore LA alone or in combination with liraglutide for obesity management.

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body weight lossintegrative and complementary medicinelaser acupunctureobesity

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PMID38998814
PMCPMC11241425

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