Nutrition talks boost elderly health in ethiopia trial
NCT ID NCT04746664
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether one-on-one nutrition counselling could improve the nutritional status and quality of life of people aged 60 and older in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. 210 older adults took part, receiving counselling based on health behavior models. The researchers measured changes in nutrition scores and quality of life after three months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nutritional counselling
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could help improve nutrition and quality of life for older adults in low-income settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in one city, so results may not apply broadly. Counselling alone may not be enough for severe malnutrition.
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School of Public Health
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia