Chocolate and pills: could they keep seniors on their feet?
NCT ID NCT05232669
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking cocoa extract or a daily multivitamin can reduce falls and improve physical performance in older adults. Over 21,000 men and women aged 60 and older are participating. Researchers are tracking falls that require medical care and repeated falls to see if these supplements make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cocoa extract and multivitamin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older adults prevent falls and stay physically active.
- What could go wrong
- This is an ancillary study, not a standalone trial, and the supplements may show no benefit for falls or physical performance. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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