Abdominal Obesity Treatment Effect of Combined Electroacupuncture and Herbal Medicine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal · Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Ahn CB, Kim CH, Song HS, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102967
Summary
The abdominal obesity improvement effect of combined electroacupuncture and herbal medicine treatment was meta-analyzed across 11 RCTs. The combined treatment group showed significantly greater waist circumference reduction (MD: -4.82 cm) than the monotherapy group.
Key figures
Waist Circumference Reduction
MD -4.82cm
Number of Reviewed RCTs
11 studies
Conclusion
Combined electroacupuncture and herbal medicine demonstrates superior effects for abdominal obesity treatment compared to monotherapy.
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