Ear acupressure tested for cancer appetite loss

NCT ID NCT05911243

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether a simple, non-invasive acupressure technique on the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer. The study was very small (only 3 participants) and was stopped early, so it mainly looked at whether such a study is possible to run. The goal was to see if patients would use the acupressure pellets and find them helpful.

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Locations

  • Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

    Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States

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