Ear seeds or diet? new study tests simple Weight-Loss tricks for kids

NCT ID NCT05847478

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two non-drug approaches for helping obese children lose weight: ear acupressure (sticking tiny seeds on ear points) and an intermittent low-carbohydrate diet. Researchers will track changes in body weight and other health markers over three months in 240 children. The goal is to find a safe, easy-to-use method to improve heart health in kids with a specific traditional Chinese medicine pattern.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: auricular acupressure (ear seed patches) and intermittent low-carbohydrate diet
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug option for managing childhood obesity and related health risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The diet and acupressure require daily effort, and long-term weight loss is not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY, CHILDHOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital of Fudan University
RECRUITING

Shanghai, 201102, China

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