Massage by mom and dad: new study tests ancient remedy for Kids' tummy troubles
NCT ID NCT07369687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether parents can learn pediatric tuina, a traditional Chinese massage technique, to ease symptoms of functional dyspepsia in children aged 3-7. Fifty parent-child pairs will be split into two groups: one where parents give tuina at home plus routine care, and another with routine care alone. The goal is to see if the massage is feasible and acceptable, and whether it improves stomach symptoms, eating, sleep, and quality of life over 8 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pediatric tuina (a type of Chinese massage for children)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way for parents to help manage their child's chronic stomach discomfort at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (50 children) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to all children, and the benefit over routine care is uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, 000000, China