Adding Thread-Embedding Acupuncture to Auricular Acupuncture Enhances Short-Term Weight Reduction in Overweight and Obesity: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial with a Sham-Controlled Trial

Auricular acupuncture (AA) has been widely used in overweight and obesity management due to its safety and effectiveness. The combination of other acupuncture therapies with thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) has shown enhanced effects. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding AA plus TEA for overweight and obesity. This study was conducted to address this question.