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Could a simple snack boost health in dementia?

NCT ID NCT05007730

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Oregon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether special snacks that change texture in the mouth could help improve nutrition in people with dementia. Ten participants living at home tried these snacks for a period of time. The goal was to see if the snacks were safe, acceptable, and easy to eat, with the hope of reducing malnutrition and improving quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
transitional-state food supplements (snacks that change texture in the mouth)
What this could lead to
If successful, these snacks could offer a simple way to improve nutrition and quality of life for people with dementia who have trouble eating.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The snacks might not be liked or tolerated long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically stable * Community dwelling * Has a medical diagnosis of dementia or possible dementia Exclusion Criteria: * Does not live at home * Cannot participate in the protocol independently and do not have a consistent caregiver who can provide assistance * Does not have smartphone access * Requires 100% feeding assistance * Is NPO (nil per os) * Has multiple food allergies * Requires a strict renal, low-fat, and/or no-salt diet * Is deemed unsafe for the transitional-state foods by a speech-language pathologist

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dementia Nutrition poor

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • University of Oregon

    Eugene, Oregon, 97403, United States

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