Could a common allergy drug help picky eaters gain weight?

NCT ID NCT06751290

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Miami Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether cyproheptadine, a drug that boosts appetite, can improve eating habits in children aged 2 to 6 with pediatric feeding disorders. Researchers gave the drug along with nutritional and behavioral counseling to 18 children. The goal was to see if kids would eat more foods, show less fear of new foods, and gain weight.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cyproheptadine (appetite stimulant)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple medication option to help young children with feeding disorders eat more and gain weight.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The drug may cause side effects or not improve eating habits significantly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome Malnutrition

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER PEDIATRIC FEEDING DISORDER, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Miami Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Miami, Florida, 30345, United States

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