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Can softer, familiar meals help the elderly eat more?

NCT ID NCT07858942

Symptom relief Sponsor: Singapore Institute of Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 05, 2026 · Last updated Oct 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Older adults with chewing or swallowing difficulties often eat texture-modified diets, but these meals can look unappealing and lose nutrients during pureeing. This study tests whether soft, moulded versions of familiar Asian dishes help nursing home residents eat more. Up to 35 residents in Singapore will receive their usual texture-modified menu for one week, then the soft meals for another week. Researchers will weigh food before and after meals to compare how much participants eat.

What this could mean

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Active substance
moulded pureed meals made with an enzyme gellant
What this could lead to
If it works, nursing homes could serve softer, more familiar-looking meals that help older adults with swallowing difficulties eat and drink more.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short study in one nursing home, so the results may not apply to other residents or settings. Some people may still not eat more, and the meals must be checked as safe by a speech therapist.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

27 people

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Started

Mar 2026

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Resident of St. Luke's ElderCare nursing home * Aged 60 to 90 years * Reports chewing and/or swallowing difficulties * Has been consuming a texture-modified diet for at least six months before study enrolment Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving tube feeding * Unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment, where consent cannot be provided by a legally authorised representative * Has food allergies, food intolerances or dietary restrictions that prevent consumption of the study meals

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Conditions

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Deglutition Disorders

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Dysphagia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Singapore Institute of Technology

    Singapore, Singapore

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