BENEFITS OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND ACUPRESSURE THERAPY IN OBESE PATIENTS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze change of lifestyle in obese patients with cognitive behavior therapy and acupressure. Methods: An experimental study was performed with placebo control group. Forty patients were randomly assigned to intervention group (cognitive behaviour therapy + acupressure) and control group (information session). Outcome measure was a questionnaire for the assessment and quantification of obesity related lifestyles. Measures were performed at baseline and, after 3-months intervention. Results: After 3 months of treatment, the intervention group showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in weight loss, diet and physical activity. Conclusion: In the obese patient, cognitive behavior therapy and acupressure, it has lost at least three kilograms over three months and has changed lifestyles related to obesity. (Nutr Hosp. 2011;26:1018-1024) DOI:10.3305/nh.2011.26.5.4981