Ear seeds or diet? new study tests simple Weight-Loss tricks for kids
NCT ID NCT05847478
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
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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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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, 201102, China
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