Cure My Disease

Don't miss your cure!

 Log in / Sign up

Whey to go? protein drink tested to fight frailty in seniors

NCT ID NCT07167277

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether taking 24 grams of whey protein daily for three months can improve brain antioxidant levels, physical function, and thinking skills in pre-frail adults aged 65 to 85. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either whey protein or a calorie-matched placebo powder. The goal is to see if a simple dietary supplement can help slow or reverse the signs of frailty.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
whey protein
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help older adults maintain strength and brain function as they age.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is too early to know if whey protein truly helps.

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 COGNITION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITION DIETARY INTAKE ASSESSMENT MRI PHYSICAL FUNCTION PRE-FRAIL PRE-FRAIL OLDER ADULTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Kansas Medical Center

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

More trials for these conditions

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