Peanut power: could this snack fight inflammation in seniors?

NCT ID NCT06348771

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how a peanut-based meal affects inflammation and appetite in 17 older adults who were overweight. Participants ate either a high-saturated-fat meal or a peanut meal rich in healthy unsaturated fats. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and hunger to see if peanuts could help reduce post-meal inflammation. The results may help shape future dietary advice for healthy aging.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peanut meal (high in monounsaturated fat)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward simple dietary changes to reduce inflammation and support healthy aging in older adults.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed study (17 people) that only looked at short-term effects after a single meal. Results may not apply to long-term health or to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY AGING OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Foran Hall

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
Rutgers University - NJ Inst Food Nutrition & Health

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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