Chocolate and pills: could they keep seniors on their feet?
NCT ID NCT05232669
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looks at whether taking cocoa extract or a daily multivitamin can reduce falls and improve physical performance in older adults. Over 21,000 men and women aged 60 and older are participating. Researchers are tracking falls that require medical care and repeated falls to see if these supplements make a difference.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
cocoa extract and multivitamin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help older adults prevent falls and stay physically active.
What could go wrong
This is an ancillary study, not a standalone trial, and the supplements may show no benefit for falls or physical performance. Results may not apply to everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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