AgingNCT07716839
Effects of a Buriti Supplement on Body Composition and Function in Older Adults
A study testing Nutricer® Supplementation and Tai Chi Chuan program in people with Aging and Sarcopenia, run by Federal University of Minas Gerais at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Aging is a natural process commonly associated with loss of muscle mass, reduced flexibility, and impaired balance, directly affecting the quality of life of older adults. Tai Chi Chuan, a traditional mind-body practice, has been shown to improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being in elderly populations. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition Elderly
- What is being tested?
- Nutricer® Supplementation and Tai Chi Chuan program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2025to 1 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Female participants aged 60 years or older
- Participation in a Tai Chi Chuan program (at least twice per week, 60-minute sessions)
- Commitment to remain in the study throughout the intervention period (e.g., 12 weeks)
- Ability to understand and respond to questionnaires and perform the proposed physical tests
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent (Informed Consent Form)
Who cannot join
- • Current use of protein supplements, vitamins, or similar products to the study supplement
- Medical contraindications to performing light to moderate physical exercise
- Diseases or conditions that significantly impair mobility (e.g., severe stroke sequelae, advanced Parkinson's disease)
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia)
- Irregular participation in Tai Chi Chuan sessions (absence greater than 20% during the intervention period)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Brazil1 site
State University of Minas Gerais
Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, 39401002
About this study
Official title: Effects of "Nutricer®" Vegan Protein Supplementation Based on Buriti (Mauritia Flexuosa), Rice, and Pea on Body Composition, Flexibility, Balance, and Dietary Frequency in Elderly Tai Chi Chuan Practitioners: A Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Aging is a natural process commonly associated with loss of muscle mass, reduced flexibility, and impaired balance, directly affecting the quality of life of older adults. Tai Chi Chuan, a traditional mind-body practice, has been shown to improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being in elderly populations. In addition, nutritional supplementation may enhance these effects, particularly when based on plant-derived functional compounds.This study aims to evaluate the effects of vegan protein supplementation with Nutricer®-based on buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), rice, and pea-on body composition, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and dietary frequency in elderly women practicing Tai Chi Chuan. This is a placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 40 elderly female participants, randomly assigned into two groups: an experimental group (n = 20), receiving Nutricer® supplementation, and a control group (n = 20), receiving a placebo (maltodextrin), both alongside regular Tai Chi Chuan practice.Buriti is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may contribute to the preservation of muscle and functional health. It is expected that the combination of vegan protein supplementation and Tai Chi Chuan practice will result in significant improvements in functional health, providing a natural, accessible, and safe strategy for healthy aging.
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition Elderly
- Being tested
- Nutricer® Supplementation, Maltodextrin (Placebo), Tai Chi Chuan program
- Keywords
- Tai Chi Chuan, Vegan Protein Supplementation, Buriti, Flexibility, Postural Balance, Elderly Health
- Medical subject headings
- Sarcopenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nutricer® SupplementationDietary supplement
Vegan protein supplement based on buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), rice and pea.
Maltodextrin (Placebo)Other
Placebo supplement (maltodextrin), administered daily during the study period.
Tai Chi Chuan programBehavioural
Participants will participate in a supervised Tai Chi Chuan program consisting of structured sessions led by a qualified instructor throughout the intervention period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Participants will receive vegan protein supplementation with Nutricer® (based on buriti, rice, and pea), in addition to regular Tai Chi Chuan practice. Receives: Dietary Supplement: Nutricer® Supplementation; Behavioral: Tai Chi Chuan program |
| Placebo Comparator | Placebo comparator | Participants will receive a placebo (maltodextrin), in addition to regular Tai Chi Chuan practice Receives: Other: Maltodextrin (Placebo); Behavioral: Tai Chi Chuan program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Body weight (kg)
Body weight will be measured using a calibrated digital scale and recorded in kilograms (kg).
Measured: Baseline and week 12.
Lean body mass percentage (%)
Lean body mass percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and expressed as a percentage of total body mass.
Measured: Baseline and week 12
Body fat percentage (%)
Body fat percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and expressed as a percentage of total body mass.
Measured: Baseline and week 12.
Handgrip strength (kg)
Assessment of muscle strength using handgrip strength test with a digital dynamometer and recorded in kilograms (kg).
Measured: Baseline and week 12
Plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL)
Plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Percentage of plasma glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%)
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) will be measured in whole blood.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Plasma LDL cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Measured: Baseline and week 12
Plasma HDL cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Measured: Baseline and week 12
Plasma total cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Plasma total cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Measured: Baseline and Week 12
Secondary outcomes (2)
Functional balance assessed by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
Functional balance will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Participants will be instructed to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down. The time required to complete the test will be recorded in seconds, with lower times indicating better functional mobility and balance performance.
Measured: Baseline and week 12
Flexibility assessed by the Sit-and-Reach test
Flexibility will be assessed using the sit-and-reach test. Participants will perform the test according to standardized procedures, and the maximum distance reached will be recorded in centimeters. Higher values indicate greater flexibility.
Measured: Baseline and week 12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jul 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2025
- Primary completion1 Jan 2026
- Study completion1 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AgingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sergio Henrique Sousa Santos, Federal University of Minas Gerais
- Investigators
- Sérgio H Santos, PhD, Principal investigator, Federal University of Minas Gerais
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07716839
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 7.662.055
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of "Nutricer®" Vegan Protein Supplementation Based on Buriti (Mauritia Flexuosa), Rice, and Pea on Body Composition, Flexibility, Balance, and Dietary Frequency in Elderly Tai Chi Chuan Practitioners: A Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07716839
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 7.662.055
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Malnutrition Elderly
- Keywords
- Tai Chi Chuan, Vegan Protein Supplementation, Buriti, Flexibility, Postural Balance, Elderly Health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Federal University of Minas GeraisUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Aging is a natural process commonly associated with loss of muscle mass, reduced flexibility, and impaired balance, directly affecting the quality of life of older adults. Tai Chi Chuan, a traditional mind-body practice, has been shown to improve balance, flexibility, and overall well-being in elderly populations. In addition, nutritional supplementation may enhance these effects, particularly when based on plant-derived functional compounds.This study aims to evaluate the effects of vegan protein supplementation with Nutricer®-based on buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), rice, and pea-on body composition, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and dietary frequency in elderly women practicing Tai Chi Chuan. This is a placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 40 elderly female participants, randomly assigned into two groups: an experimental group (n = 20), receiving Nutricer® supplementation, and a control group (n = 20), receiving a placebo (maltodextrin), both alongside regular Tai Chi Chuan practice.Buriti is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may contribute to the preservation of muscle and functional health. It is expected that the combination of vegan protein supplementation and Tai Chi Chuan practice will result in significant improvements in functional health, providing a natural, accessible, and safe strategy for healthy aging.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Nutricer® Supplementation, Behavioral: Tai Chi Chuan programParticipants will receive vegan protein supplementation with Nutricer® (based on buriti, rice, and pea), in addition to regular Tai Chi Chuan practice. |
| Placebo Comparator | Placebo comparator | Other: Maltodextrin (Placebo), Behavioral: Tai Chi Chuan programParticipants will receive a placebo (maltodextrin), in addition to regular Tai Chi Chuan practice |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Female participants aged 60 years or older
- Participation in a Tai Chi Chuan program (at least twice per week, 60-minute sessions)
- Commitment to remain in the study throughout the intervention period (e.g., 12 weeks)
- Ability to understand and respond to questionnaires and perform the proposed physical tests
- Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent (Informed Consent Form)
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- • Current use of protein supplements, vitamins, or similar products to the study supplement
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Nutricer® SupplementationVegan protein supplement based on buriti (Mauritia flexuosa), rice and pea. | Dietary supplement | Experimental Group |
| Maltodextrin (Placebo)Placebo supplement (maltodextrin), administered daily during the study period. | Other | Placebo Comparator |
| Tai Chi Chuan programParticipants will participate in a supervised Tai Chi Chuan program consisting of structured sessions led by a qualified instructor throughout the intervention period. | Behavioural | Experimental Group, Placebo Comparator |
Primary outcome
Body weight (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and week 12.
Body weight will be measured using a calibrated digital scale and recorded in kilograms (kg).
Lean body mass percentage (%)
Time frame: Baseline and week 12
Lean body mass percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and expressed as a percentage of total body mass.
Body fat percentage (%)
Time frame: Baseline and week 12.
Body fat percentage will be assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and expressed as a percentage of total body mass.
Handgrip strength (kg)
Time frame: Baseline and week 12
Assessment of muscle strength using handgrip strength test with a digital dynamometer and recorded in kilograms (kg).
Plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Plasma glucose concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Percentage of plasma glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) will be measured in whole blood.
Plasma LDL cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Time frame: Baseline and week 12
Plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Plasma HDL cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Time frame: Baseline and week 12
Plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
Plasma total cholesterol concentration (mg/dL)
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Plasma total cholesterol concentration (mg/dL) will be measured using an enzymatic colorimetric assay.
2 secondary outcomes
Functional balance assessed by the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
Time frame: Baseline and week 12
Flexibility assessed by the Sit-and-Reach test
Time frame: Baseline and week 12
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sérgio H Santos, PhD principal investigator
Federal University of Minas Gerais
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nutricer® Supplementation and Tai Chi Chuan program in people with Aging and Sarcopenia, run by Federal University of Minas Gerais at 1 site in Brazil.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Body weight (kg) (time frame: Baseline and week 12.). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Sep 2026.