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Bug biscuits boost senior health? small study says maybe

NCT ID NCT07456319

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether protein biscuits made from insect flour (Tenebrio molitor) could improve heart health in older adults when combined with exercise. Thirty people aged 60 and older ate either insect biscuits or regular biscuits after supervised workouts for 28 days. Researchers measured changes in cholesterol, blood pressure, body composition, and other health markers to see if this sustainable protein source offers benefits for aging.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Eligibility Criteria Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m² * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥ 16 * Independent in basic activities of daily living * Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) score ≥ 8 * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Food Neophobia Scale score \> 4 * Chronic diseases affecting metabolism or nutritional status * Dependency or severe functional impairment * Current or past use of medications or supplements affecting body weight or metabolic function * Excessive alcohol consumption * History of eating disorders or psychiatric illness * Known food allergies (e.g., crustacean allergy) or celiac disease * Inability or unwillingness to comply with study procedures

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Conditions

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Motor Activity nutritional disorder

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Aging Cardiometabolic health Nutrition Sustainable diets

Contacts and locations

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  • UOC

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08018, Spain

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