Plant-Based nutrition drink takes on dairy in malnutrition trial

NCT ID NCT06781619

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares a plant-based high-energy, high-protein drink to a dairy-based version in 80 adults who are malnourished or at risk. Participants drink two servings daily for 8 weeks. Researchers track calorie and protein intake to see if the plant-based option works as well as the dairy one.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

plant-based high energy high protein oral nutritional supplement

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a plant-based option for improving nutrition in people with or at risk of malnutrition.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (80 people) comparing two supplements, so results may not be definitive or apply to everyone. It does not test a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Meclinas

    RECRUITING

    Mechelen, 2800, Belgium

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  • QClinical

    RECRUITING

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

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