New thickened drink aims to help swallowing patients get nutrients safely

NCT ID NCT03679078

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Nutricia UK Ltd Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new ready-to-use nutritional supplement drink designed for people with dysphagia (swallowing problems). Over 28 days, 40 adults who need at least 250 calories per day from a milkshake-style supplement will take the drink daily. Researchers will check how well patients tolerate it, how much they drink, and if they like it, using questionnaires about stomach symptoms and consumption.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nutritional supplement drink (IDDSI level 2, mildly thick)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a well-tolerated and easy-to-use nutritional option for people with swallowing problems, helping prevent malnutrition.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, and it is currently suspended. The drink may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or not be well-accepted by all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Deglutition Disorders Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DYSPHAGIA MALNUTRITION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Caerleon, NP16 3XQ, United Kingdom
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Croydon Health NHS Trust

London, United Kingdom
Cwm Taf University Health Board

Llwynypia, United Kingdom
Dudley Group NHS Trust

Dudley, United Kingdom
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Swindon, United Kingdom
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Foundation Trust

London, United Kingdom
Weston Area Health Trust

Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

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