New shakes aim to fight malnutrition in adults

NCT ID NCT05257980

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Nutricia UK Ltd Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

MALNUTRITION

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

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