Omega-3-rich menus may slow loss of independence in elderly

NCT ID NCT05628155

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial tests whether providing nursing home residents with meals rich in omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DHA) can slow the loss of independence over two years. About 315 residents will receive either the omega-3-enriched diet or their usual meals. The study measures changes in daily living skills, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, to see if better nutrition helps maintain function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DHA) from food
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that simple dietary changes help older adults stay independent longer and reduce falls or hospital visits.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage dietary study with no blinding, so results may be subtle or hard to separate from other factors. The benefit may be small or not apply to all residents.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malnutrition Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CLINICAL TRIAL FOOD NURSING HOMES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Les jardins d'Hermine

Rennes, 35000, France

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