Silkworm pupa tablets tested to fight frailty after cancer surgery
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether silkworm pupa tablets can improve nutrition and reduce frailty in people who had surgery for stomach, colorectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer. 120 participants took the tablets for 3 months. Researchers measured weight, frailty, muscle mass, and qua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiaosun Liu, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:00 UTC