Yu Xi-Wen, Wang Cheng-Si, Sun Xi-Ze, Wu Jia-Mei
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Baicheng Medical College, Baicheng, China.
College of Mathematical Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2025 May 23;104(21):e42634. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000042634.
This study evaluates acupuncture as a viable treatment for central obesity, noting its significant effects on reducing body weight and improving metabolic health. Clinical trials attribute these benefits to acupuncture's impact on hormonal regulation, neurological responses, and inflammation reduction. Despite its proven efficacy and minimal side effects, which promote high patient satisfaction and adherence, challenges remain. These include variability in research designs and a general lack of methodological rigor. Future research should focus on personalized treatments and integrating acupuncture with conventional methods to enhance effectiveness. Policy recommendations include incorporating acupuncture into standard obesity management protocols and training providers to ensure safe, effective treatment delivery. This holistic approach could significantly improve obesity management within contemporary healthcare settings.
本研究评估针灸作为一种治疗中心性肥胖的可行疗法，指出其在减轻体重和改善代谢健康方面具有显著效果。临床试验将这些益处归因于针灸对激素调节、神经反应和炎症减轻的影响。尽管其疗效已得到证实且副作用极小，这提高了患者的满意度和依从性，但挑战依然存在。这些挑战包括研究设计的变异性以及普遍缺乏方法学严谨性。未来的研究应侧重于个性化治疗，并将针灸与传统方法相结合以提高疗效。政策建议包括将针灸纳入标准的肥胖管理方案，并培训医疗服务提供者以确保安全、有效地提供治疗。这种整体方法可显著改善当代医疗环境中的肥胖管理。
