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Omega-3-rich menus may slow loss of independence in elderly

NCT ID NCT05628155

Disease control Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial tests whether providing nursing home residents with meals rich in omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DHA) can slow the loss of independence over two years. About 315 residents will receive either the omega-3-enriched diet or their usual meals. The study measures changes in daily living skills, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, to see if better nutrition helps maintain function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, DHA) from food
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple dietary changes help older adults stay independent longer and reduce falls or hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage dietary study with no blinding, so results may be subtle or hard to separate from other factors. The benefit may be small or not apply to all residents.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

315 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2022

Finished

May 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: * Residents in permanent accommodation in participating nursing homes during the inclusion period; * Residents in accommodation in nursing homes with similar catering services and who are not supplied with Bleu Blanc Coeur® food or who are supplied with at most 2 BBC products per week; * Affiliation to a social security scheme; * Consent signed by the resident or the person in charge of the representative Exclusion Criteria: * ADL-LFS score on inclusion \>19; * Exclusive enteral nutrition; * Protection of effective justice; * Lack of understanding of the French language; * Estimated life expectancy of less than 12 months on inclusion, estimated by the attending physician or, if there is one, the nursing home physician. * Only for the ancillary actimetry study: residents under guardianship or unable to self-manage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malnutrition Sarcopenia

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Clinical trial FOOD Nursing homes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Les jardins d'Hermine

    Rennes, 35000, France

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