Mukbang watching studied as appetite booster for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT05493020

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

Summary

This study looked at whether children with cancer who watch mukbang (eating shows) have better appetite during hospital treatment. Researchers tracked 179 children's eating habits and video watching over several days. The goal was to see if there's a link that could help improve nutrition and quality of life, but no treatment was tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Malnutrition neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • XIAW

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China