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Buriti fruit boosts weight and strength in the oldest old

NCT ID NCT07289867

Disease control Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a supplement made from the buriti fruit could help improve nutrition in people aged 90 and older. Forty participants took either the buriti supplement or a multivitamin daily for three months. Those taking the buriti supplement gained more weight, had a higher body mass index, and showed improved handgrip strength compared to the multivitamin group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Buriti fruit supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to improve nutrition and muscle strength in very elderly people.
What could go wrong
This was a small, short-term study (40 people, 12 weeks). Larger and longer studies are needed to confirm benefits and safety.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

90 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants aged 90 or over were selected from the database of the Reference Center for Elderly Health Care in Montes Claros, MG . Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included severe obesity, decompensated chronic diseases, or inability/refusal to consent.

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Conditions

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Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Malnutrition in the elderly

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • State University of Minas Gerais

    Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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