Peanut power: could a simple supplement improve elderly health?
NCT ID NCT06773975
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a peanut-based nutritional supplement could improve health in adults aged 60 and older living in peri-urban Ghana. Over 12 weeks, 81 participants either took the supplement daily or served as a control group. Researchers measured weight, blood pressure, hand grip strength, and blood markers like albumin and hemoglobin to see if the supplement made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- peanut-based oral nutritional supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, affordable way to improve nutrition and health in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 81 participants. Results may not apply to other groups, and the supplement may not show clear benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Ghana
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
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