Can digestive enzymes boost nutrition in seniors?

NCT ID NCT06826105

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Philipp Schuetz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a low dose of pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase) taken with a nutritional supplement can help older adults at risk of malnutrition absorb nutrients better. Twenty hospitalized patients aged 70 or older will receive either the enzymes or a placebo alongside the supplement. The main goal is to measure changes in amino acid levels in the blood after eating.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pancrelipase (Zenpep)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve nutrient absorption in older adults at risk of malnutrition.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention may not show meaningful benefit.

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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

Kantonsspital Aarau
RECRUITING

Aarau, 5001, Switzerland

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