Can ear seeds soothe your stomach and help you sleep?
NCT ID NCT07442734
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether pressing small seeds on specific ear points can help people with functional dyspepsia (chronic stomach discomfort) who also have insomnia. Researchers will track symptom relief and sleep quality in 176 adults over 8 weeks, and explore how the treatment affects brain function and gut health. The goal is to find a safe, non-drug way to manage both conditions together.
What this could mean
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Active substance
auricular acupressure (Vaccaria seed on ear points)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a safe, non-drug option for people with both stomach discomfort and sleep problems.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no drug involved, so results may be modest. The effect depends on consistent self-application, and the mechanism is still unclear.
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First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006, China
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