Silkworm pupa tablets tested to fight frailty after cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT06551675
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether silkworm pupa tablets can improve nutrition and reduce frailty in people who had surgery for stomach, colorectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer. 120 participants took the tablets for 3 months. Researchers measured weight, frailty, muscle mass, and quality of life to see if the supplement helps recovery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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Hangzhou Institute of Medicine Chinese Academy of Sciences
Hangzhou, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China
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