HIV nutrition boost: Cassava-Sesame granules show promise

NCT ID NCT07620197

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Maseno University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

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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.

HIV (HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS) MALNUTRITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Chulaimbo County Hospital

Kisumu, 40105, Kenya
Nyahera Sub County Hospital

Kisumu, 40105, Kenya

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