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HIV nutrition boost: Cassava-Sesame granules show promise

NCT ID NCT07620197

Disease control Sponsor: Maseno University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether daily cassava root and sesame seed granules, along with nutrition education, could improve the nutritional health of adults with HIV. Sixty-four participants took part, receiving either the granules plus education or education alone for 16 weeks. The goal was to see if this simple food supplement could help address malnutrition common in people living with HIV.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cassava root and sesame seed granules
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, affordable way to improve nutrition and health in people living with HIV.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the granules alone are unlikely to replace standard HIV care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * HIV-seropositive adults aged 19 - 50 years * Enrolled at the two study sites * willing to consent to participate in the study * Body Mass Index (BMI) of \> 16 kg/m2 - \< 18.5 kg/m2 * Hemoglobin levels 8g/dL - 12g/dL for non-pregnant women * Hemoglobin levels 8g/dL - 13 g/dL for men Exclusion Criteria: * Severe acute malnutrition BMI of \< 16 kg/m2 * Hemoglobin levels of \< 8 g/dL * Chronic conditions * Pregnant mothers

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS HIV infectious disease Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) Malnutrition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chulaimbo County Hospital

    Kisumu, 40105, Kenya

  • Nyahera Sub County Hospital

    Kisumu, 40105, Kenya

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