Using auricular magnets to treat anorexia in children
The Clinical Research of Auricular Magnet for Anorexia in Children
NA · China Medical University Hospital · NCT06619548
This study is testing whether auricular magnets can help children with anorexia eat better and gain weight.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 144 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06619548 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled cross-over trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of auricular magnet therapy in treating childhood anorexia. Participants will be divided into two groups, with one receiving the active treatment and the other a placebo for the first week, followed by a washout period and then a switch in treatments. The study will assess symptoms such as postprandial fullness and early satiety, as well as weight percentiles, to determine the impact of the therapy. The approach is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles, focusing on noninvasive external treatments suitable for children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pediatric patients exhibiting symptoms of anorexia, such as postprandial fullness or weight below the 15th percentile for their age and sex.
Not a fit: Patients with congenital digestive tract abnormalities, cancer, or other major illnesses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a noninvasive option for improving appetite and nutritional intake in children with anorexia.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in traditional Chinese medicine approaches, studies specifically using auricular magnets for childhood anorexia are limited, making this a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. The pediatric patient has one or more of the following symptoms (at least once a week and lasting for at least two months): 1. Postprandial fullness 2. Early satiety 3. Epigastric pain 4. Epigastric burning sensation or has a weight below the 15th percentile for age and sex for at least two months. 2. No prokinetic or appetite-stimulating Western medications or spleen and stomach-strengthening Chinese medications have been used within the past two weeks. Exclusion Criteria: Congenital abnormalities of the digestive tract, cancer, and other major illnesses, or unwillingness to cooperate with testing.
Where this trial is running
Taichung
- China Medical University Hospital — Taichung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hung-Rong Yen, M.D., Ph.D.
- Email: hungrongyen@gmail.com
- Phone: 04-22053366
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Anorexia in Children, anorexia in children, traditional Chinese medicine, auricular point, clinical trial