| Abstract: | Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of simple obesity.Methods: Literature of acupuncture for treatment of simple obesity was comprehensively searched in accordance with the demands of the evidence-based medicine, which was collected from relevant medical literature databases for the last ten years.Meta-analysis was conducted on the literature enrolled.Results: A total of 7 papers were enrolled.On the basis of the combined OR values, meta-analysis showed that the acu-moxibustion treatment group was not significant different to the drug control group in an efficient aspect; the acu-moxibustion therapy was significantly superior to drug therapy and also superior in total efficiency.The sensitivity analysis did not show heterogeneity.However, there is a big publication bias.Conclusion: Acu-moxibustion therapy is effective for simple obesity, but more high-quality studies are needed. |
