ABSTRACT
ObjectiveBy using the human body component analyzer, to compare the effects between conventional acupuncture and topical aligned needling on topical weight loss in simple obesity patients.MethodSixty patients with simple obesity were randomized into a treatment group (topical aligned needling plus conventional point selection) and a control group (conventional point selection), 30 cases in each group. The Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat ratio (FAT), visceral fat area, local fat quality (upper limbs, body trunk, and lower limbs), water quality, protein quality, and inorganic salt quality were observed before treatment and after 3 treatment courses.ResultThe BMI, FAT, visceral fat area, and local fat quality were significantly changed after treatment in both groups (P0.05). According to the independent samples t-test, the decreases of BMI, FAT, visceral fat area, and local fat quality in the treatment group were more significant than that in the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionThe treatment group can produce a more significant effect than the control group in reducing the BMI, FAT, visceral fat area, and local fat quality; while thetwo groups are equal to each other in improving water quality, protein quality, and inorganic salt quality.