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N/ACompleted· 30 enrolled
Drug / intervention
INSECT - Protein suplement based on edible insect flour +1 moredietary
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Sustainable Insect-based Protein Supplement in the Elderly: a Pilot Study

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya·interventional·Posted Mar 6, 2026·Updated Mar 9, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating INSECT - Protein suplement based on edible insect flour and Control for Aging and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.

Detailed 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.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
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Primary Purpose--
ConditionsAging, Nutrition, Sustainable Diets, Cardiometabolic Health
CountriesSpain
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20252026
First PostedMar 6, 2026
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2024
Primary CompletionDec 22, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 8 monthsPosted 4 months ago

Interventions

INSECT - Protein suplement based on edible insect flourdietary

Participants received a protein suplement in the form of cookies based on edible insect flour.

Controldietary

Control placebo