Ear magnet for loss of appetite in kids
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if a small magnet placed on the ear can help improve appetite in children with poor eating or stomach discomfort. It may offer a drug-free option for kids who have lost weight or feel too full too quickly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child has had at least one stomach symptom (like feeling full after eating, early fullness, stomach pain, or burning) once a week for 2 months or longer.
- Or your child's weight has been below the 15th percentile for their age and sex for at least 2 months.
- Your child has not taken any medicines for appetite or digestion (including Western or Chinese herbal) in the last 2 weeks.
- Your child does not have a serious condition like a digestive tract birth defect, cancer, or other major illness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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