New shakes aim to fight malnutrition in adults
NCT ID NCT05257980
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests four new ready-to-drink nutritional supplements in 100 adults who are malnourished or at risk. Participants take one of the supplements daily for 28 days alongside their usual diet. Researchers track how well people stick with the drink, their nutrient intake, and any stomach discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oral nutritional supplement (ONS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these supplements could offer better-tolerated options to help malnourished adults improve their nutrient intake and nutritional status.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term study (100 participants, 28 days) with no blinding or placebo, so results may not apply broadly or show long-term benefits.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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16 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * ≥16 years of age * Identified as being malnourished/at risk of malnutrition by malnutrition screening tools \[i.e., MUST score ≥1, and/or using or requiring ONS at least once daily as part of nutritional management plan\] * Expected to receive at least one bottle of ONS per day * Written or electronic informed consent from patient, or verbally given consent countersigned by a witness for those physically unable to sign Exclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving parenteral nutrition or ≥70% total energy requirements from enteral tube feeding * Patients with major hepatic dysfunction (i.e., decompensated liver disease) * Patients with major renal dysfunction \[i.e., requiring filtration or stage 4/5 chronic kidney disease (CKD)\] * Cancer patients likely to anticipate significant gastrointestinal disturbances/taste changes as a result of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) * Patients with active/chronic gastrointestinal disease or impaired gastrointestinal function * Patients with significant dysphagia/high aspiration risk * Participation in other clinical intervention studies within 1 month of this study * Adults lacking mental capacity to consent * Allergy to any study product ingredients * Investigator concern regarding ability or willingness of patient to comply with the study requirements.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Keighley, United Kingdom
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Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford, United Kingdom
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Cowplain Family Practice
Waterlooville, United Kingdom
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Glan Clwyd Hospital
Rhyl, United Kingdom
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Honiton Surgery
Honiton, United Kingdom
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James Alexander Family Practice
Hull, United Kingdom
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Kings Cross Hospital
London, United Kingdom
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Mountainhall Treatment Centre
Dumfries, United Kingdom
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NHS Highland
Inverness, United Kingdom
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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Norwich, United Kingdom
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Preston Hill Surgery
Harrow, United Kingdom
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Rowden Surgery
Chippenham, United Kingdom
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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford, United Kingdom
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Sirona Care & Health
Clevedon, United Kingdom
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Trowbridge Health Centre
Trowbridge, United Kingdom
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West Walk Surgery
Bristol, United Kingdom
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Yeovil District Hospital
Yeovil, United Kingdom
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