Peanut power: study tests if daily snack boosts bone health during weight loss

NCT ID NCT06949280

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

Summary

This study looks at whether eating peanuts every day can improve bone health, metabolism, and physical function in overweight or obese adults aged 50-75 during a 6-month weight loss program. Participants will be randomly assigned to eat either a daily peanut snack or a nut-free snack. The goal is to learn if peanuts, as a source of healthy fats, can help prevent disease and promote health in older adults.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BONE DENSITY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rutgers University - NJ Inst Food Nutrition & Health

    RECRUITING

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.