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Peanut power: could this snack fight inflammation in seniors?

NCT ID NCT06348771

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

Summary

This study looked at how a peanut-based meal affects inflammation and appetite in 17 older adults who were overweight. Participants ate either a high-saturated-fat meal or a peanut meal rich in healthy unsaturated fats. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and hunger to see if peanuts could help reduce post-meal inflammation. The results may help shape future dietary advice for healthy aging.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
peanut meal (high in monounsaturated fat)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple dietary changes to reduce inflammation and support healthy aging in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study (17 people) that only looked at short-term effects after a single meal. Results may not apply to long-term health or to broader populations.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

17 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

55 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults across all racial/ethnic groups * Older men, and postmenopausal women \> 2 years since last menses. Exclusion Criteria: * Anemia * Diagnosed with, active, or history of liver cirrhosis, chronic or persisting hepatitis * Diagnosed with, active, or history of cancer * History of gastrointestinal disease or surgical procedure for weight loss. * Diagnosed with immune diseases, type 1 or 2 diabetes, pancreatitis, metabolic bone disease or infectious diseases * Any surgery in the past 6 months * Currently using or have used antibiotics continuously \> 3 days in the past 3 months * Regular use of medications for that affect the gastrointestinal tract, cholecystitis, urinary tract infection, significant renal disease, severe organic diseases including coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, infectious diseases including pulmonary tuberculosis and AIDS * Known allergy or intolerance to any ingredients in the meal intervention * Recent colonoscopy (within the previous two months) * Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled severe hyperlipidemia. * Participation in another clinical research trial that may interfere with the results of this study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Foran Hall

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

  • Rutgers University - NJ Inst Food Nutrition & Health

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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