Clinical Trial

Sustainable Insect-based Protein Supplement in the Elderly: a Pilot Study

Study acronym: SIPSE
Completed
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Summary
This pilot randomized, double-blind, controlled trial evaluated the effects of a Tenebrio molitor-enriched protein biscuit combined with a structured physical activity program on cardiometabolic health in older adults. Participants aged 65 years and older were assigned to receive either insect-based or control biscuits following supervised exercise sessions for 28 days. Primary outcomes focused on changes in lipid profile, while secondary outcomes included anthropometric measures, body composition, blood pressure, physical function, glucose metabolism, hepatic function and inflammatory biomarkers.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
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Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07456319
Lead Sponsor Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
Conditions Aging, Nutrition, Sustainable Diets, Cardiometabolic Health
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2024-05-01
Primary Completion 2024-12-22 (estimated)
Study Completion 2024-12-22 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-03-09