New shakes aim to fight malnutrition in adults

NCT ID NCT05257980

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests four new ready-to-drink nutritional supplements in 100 adults who are malnourished or at risk. Participants take one of the supplements daily for 28 days alongside their usual diet. Researchers track how well people stick with the drink, their nutrient intake, and any stomach discomfort.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

oral nutritional supplement (ONS)

What this could lead to

If successful, these supplements could offer better-tolerated options to help malnourished adults improve their nutrient intake and nutritional status.

What could go wrong

This is a small, short-term study (100 participants, 28 days) with no blinding or placebo, so results may not apply broadly or show long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

  • Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

    Keighley, United Kingdom

  • Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Ashford, United Kingdom

  • Cowplain Family Practice

    Waterlooville, United Kingdom

  • Glan Clwyd Hospital

    Rhyl, United Kingdom

  • Honiton Surgery

    Honiton, United Kingdom

  • James Alexander Family Practice

    Hull, United Kingdom

  • Kings Cross Hospital

    London, United Kingdom

  • Mountainhall Treatment Centre

    Dumfries, United Kingdom

  • NHS Highland

    Inverness, United Kingdom

  • Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

    Norwich, United Kingdom

  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    Newcastle, United Kingdom

  • Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • Preston Hill Surgery

    Harrow, United Kingdom

  • Rowden Surgery

    Chippenham, United Kingdom

  • Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

    Guildford, United Kingdom

  • Sirona Care & Health

    Clevedon, United Kingdom

  • Trowbridge Health Centre

    Trowbridge, United Kingdom

  • West Walk Surgery

    Bristol, United Kingdom

  • Yeovil District Hospital

    Yeovil, United Kingdom