Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?

NCT ID NCT05507736

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure pain and how well the treatment is tolerated. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and safe enough to study further.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: acupuncture with semi-permanent needles
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a drug-free way to prevent a common and distressing side effect of chemotherapy in children.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early pilot study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The needles may cause pain or discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm diarrheal disease neoplasm irinotecan toxicity prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PEDIATRIC CANCER SOLID TUMOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital Sant Joan de Deu

Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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