A simple drink may help seniors rebuild strength after illness

NCT ID NCT07753239

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Abbott Nutrition Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a twice-daily nutritional drink to standard care helps adults aged 55 and older regain weight and muscle strength after being hospitalized for an acute illness. Participants are at risk of malnutrition and have low grip strength. Half receive the drink plus dietary counseling and activity advice; the other half receive only the counseling and advice. The study tracks changes in weight, muscle strength, physical function, and overall nutritional status over 180 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) drink taken twice daily
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, at-home way to help older adults recover weight and muscle strength after an acute illness, potentially reducing frailty and improving independence.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may cause digestive discomfort, and benefits might be modest compared with standard care alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Weight Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW MUSCLE STRENGTH MALNUTRITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital

Chiang Mai, Thailand
Naresuan University Hospital

Phitsanulok, Thailand
Phramongkutklao Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand
Siriraj Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand
Songklanagarind Hospital

Hat Yai, Thailand
Vajira Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

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