Silkworm pupa tablets tested to fight frailty after cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06551675

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

  • Hangzhou Institute of Medicine Chinese Academy of Sciences

    Hangzhou, China

  • The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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