Milk and soy drinks may fight frailty in seniors living alone
NCT ID NCT07443722
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether providing daily nutritional supplements (like instant milk or soy drinks) can improve the health of malnourished older adults who live alone. Thirty participants will receive these supplements for 12 months while researchers track changes in their nutrition, muscle strength, walking speed, and mood. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach can reduce the risk of malnutrition and frailty.
What this could mean
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Active substance
oral nutritional supplements (instant powder with milk or soy milk)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple nutritional supplements help improve nutrition, muscle strength, and quality of life in older adults living alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants and no control group, so results may not be widely applicable. The supplements may not lead to significant improvements.
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Taipei Medical University
Taipei, 110, Taiwan