Finger food fights frailty: simple meal change tested in nursing homes
NCT ID NCT05389098
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether serving food as easy-to-grip bites (finger food) helps elderly residents in care homes eat more, gain weight, and enjoy meals more. Thirty residents over 75 with weight loss or muscle loss will be randomly assigned to finger food or usual meals. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical for caregivers.
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EHPAD " Val de Brenne " Site : Auzouer en Touraine
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChâteau-Renault, 37110, France
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What this could mean
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Active substance
finger food (hand-eating meal service)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help elderly people in care homes eat better and avoid weight loss.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (30 people) testing only feasibility, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to all care settings.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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