HIV nutrition boost: Cassava-Sesame granules show promise

NCT ID NCT07620197

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

Summary

This study tested whether daily cassava root and sesame seed granules, along with nutrition education, could improve the nutritional health of adults with HIV. Sixty-four participants took part, receiving either the granules plus education or education alone for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if this simple food supplement could help address malnutrition common in people living with HIV.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cassava root and sesame seed granules

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, affordable way to improve nutrition and health in people living with HIV.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the granules alone are unlikely to replace standard HIV care.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MALNUTRITION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chulaimbo County Hospital

    Kisumu, 40105, Kenya

  • Nyahera Sub County Hospital

    Kisumu, 40105, Kenya