Could silkworm pupas be the key to fighting muscle loss in cancer survivors?
NCT ID NCT07554807
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether silkworm pupa tablets can improve nutrition and reduce muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have completed cancer treatment. 480 participants will receive either the tablets or a placebo for 3 months. The main goal is to see if muscle strength and mass improve.
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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
What this could mean
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Active substance
silkworm pupa tablets
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural supplement to help cancer survivors regain muscle strength and improve nutrition.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage test of a supplement, not a proven treatment. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and results may not apply to all cancer types.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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