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Investigating the Efficacy of Brain Octane® Oil on Cognition, Coordination, Reaction Time and Measurements of Physical Performance in Recreationally Active Adults

A study testing Brain Octane Oil in people with Healthy, run by Bulletproof 360, Inc. at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study investigating the efficacy of Brain Octane® Oil on cognition, coordination, reaction time and measurements of physical performance in recreationally active adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy
What is being tested?
Brain Octane Oil
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
30 Sep 2019to 29 May 2020
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 25 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Provided voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Males and females between ages 25-55 years old inclusive
  • Body mass index (BMI) in the range of 19.0 and 29.9 kg/m2 inclusive
  • Female participants not of child-bearing potential, defined as females who have undergone a sterilization procedure (e.g. hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, total endometrial ablation) or have been post-menopausal (natural or surgically) for at least 1 year prior to screening
  • Or,
  • Females of child-bearing potential must have a negative baseline urine pregnancy test and agree to use a medically approved method of birth control for the duration of the study. All hormonal birth control must have been in use for a minimum of three months. Acceptable methods of birth control include:
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  • Hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives, hormone birth control patch (Ortho Evra), vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing), injectable contraceptives (Depo-Provera, Lunelle), or hormone implant (Norplant System)
  • Double-barrier method
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Non-heterosexual lifestyle or agrees to use contraception if planning on changing to heterosexual partner(s)
  • Vasectomy of partner at least 6 months prior to screening
  • Athletes engaging in endurance exercise (examples include but are not limited to running, cycling, swimming, and skiing) at least 1x per week for a weekly total of at least 1-hour
  • Good general health to perform exercise testing safely, as determined by the Qualified Investigator based on medical history, physical examination, ECG and laboratory results
  • Healthy as determined by laboratory results, medical history, and physical exam by the Qualified Investigator (QI)
  • Willingness to complete questionnaires, records, and diaries associated with the study and to complete all study procedures at all clinic visits
  • Agrees to maintain their normal dietary pattern and exercise routine throughout the study
  • Agrees to maintain their daily caloric intake by adjusting their normal diet to account for the additional 250 calories from the Brain Octane® Oil

Who cannot join

  • Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the trial
  • Known allergy to the test material's active or inactive ingredients
  • Abnormal respiratory function (examples include but are not limited to asthma, exercise-induced asthma, exercise-induced respiratory problems) that in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose a significant risk to the participant.
  • Visual impairment that limits the ability to perform study assessments
  • Cancer, except skin cancers completely excised with no chemotherapy or radiation with a follow up that is negative. Volunteers with cancer in full remission for more than five years after diagnosis are acceptable
  • Blood/bleeding disorders with the exception of a history of anemia caused by a deficiency of a mineral or vitamin, and no longer present
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  • Clinically significant abnormal laboratory results at screening as determined by the QI.
  • Any autoimmune disease or immune-compromised (i.e. HIV positive, use of anti-rejection medication, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
  • Verbal confirmation of the diagnosis of Hepatitis B/C positive
  • Verbal confirmation of current or pre-existing thyroid condition except for hypothyroidism that has been treated with a stable dose of medication for at least 6 months
  • Cardiac diseases that in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose a significant risk to the participant.
  • Liver or renal conditions (e.g. cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease, etc.) that in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose a significant risk to the participant. Asymptomatic kidney stones are allowed.
  • Current oral or gastrointestinal pathology (e.g. mouth ulcers, chronic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, uncontrolled GERD), unresolved gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. diarrhea, vomiting), or other conditions known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion
  • History of or current diagnosis of Type I or Type II diabetes
  • Presence or history of neurological disorders or significant psychiatric illness that, in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose a significant risk to the participant.
  • Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 6 months
  • Use of medical marijuana
  • Use of recreational marijuana unless willing to undergo a 30-day washout prior to baseline
  • Use of any form of tobacco, including cigarette smoking, pipe smoking, or oral tobacco during the course of the trial; if a former smoker or tobacco user, the subject must not have used tobacco for 3 months before baseline
  • Consumes a low carbohydrate diet defined as less than 45% of total caloric intake as assessed by 7-day food record
  • Consumes MCT's, beta-hydroxybutyrate, other ketone supplements, coconut oil or palm kernel oil supplements, or goat milk products unless willing to undergo washouts
  • Current or recent use of oil supplements (fish oil, conjugated linoleic acid, etc.) unless willing to undergo specified washouts
  • Current or recent use of medications including drugs known to affect lipid or glucose metabolism unless willing to undergo washouts (e.g. steroids, beta-blockers, diuretics, insulin sensitizers, etc.)
  • Any other active or unstable medical condition, that, in the opinion of the QI, may adversely affect the participant's ability to complete the study or its measures or pose a significant risk to the participant.
  • Blood donation 30 days prior to screening, during the study, or a planned donation within 30 days of the last study visit
  • Individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or who are unable to give informed consent
  • Participation in other clinical research trials one month prior to randomization will be assessed case-by-case by the QI

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • KGK Science Inc.

    London, Ontario, N6A 5R8

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Study Investigating the Efficacy of Brain Octane® Oil (Caprylic Acid Triglycerides) on Cognition, Coordination, Reaction Time and Measurements of Physical Performance in Recreationally Active Adults

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study investigating the efficacy of Brain Octane® Oil on cognition, coordination, reaction time and measurements of physical performance in recreationally active adults. Thirty eligible participants will consume the investigational product or placebo for 27 days. 15 participants will consume the investigational product and 15 participants will receive the placebo product to consume.

The primary outcome is assessing reaction time, cognition, and the ability to perform cognitive tasks. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, and end of study (30 days apart).

Conditions
Healthy
Being tested
Brain Octane Oil, Placebo
Keywords
Cognition, Healthy, Brain Octane Oil, Caprylic acid triglycerides, Physical performance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Brain Octane OilDietary supplement

    Also called caprylic acid triglycerides

    Participants will complete a 7-day dose escalation period, and then consume 2 servings of the study product (1 serving = 1 tablespoon) for 21 days.

  • PlaceboOther

    Also called High Oleic Sunflower Oil

    Participants will complete a 7-day dose escalation period, and then consume 2 servings of the study product (1 serving = 1 tablespoon) for 21 days.

Study groups in NCT04095728
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Investigational ProductExperimentalNot described
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Brain Octane Oil
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil vs. placebo on reaction time as assessed by Dynavision D2 tests after first and second doses of Brain Octane® Oil

    The Dynavision is a large, computerized light board with 64 buttons arranged in five concentric circles around an above-center, LCD display called the T-scope. The device allows for adjustable height and is adjusted for each participant such that the T-scope is approximately at eye level.The D2 version of the device connects to a laptop computer where results are displayed in a graph format, presenting individual progress. Participants will have their visual, motor, and physical reaction time measured using the Reaction Mode and Mode A on the Dynavision D2.

    Measured: 30 days

  2. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil vs. placebo on coordination as assessed by a Dynavision D2 test after first and second doses of Brain Octane® Oil

    The Dynavision is a large, computerized light board with 64 buttons arranged in five concentric circles around an above-center, LCD display called the T-scope. The device allows for adjustable height and is adjusted for each participant such that the T-scope is approximately at eye level.The D2 version of the device connects to a laptop computer where results are displayed in a graph format, presenting individual progress. participants will have their coordination measured using the Mode A on the Dynavision D2.

    Measured: 30 days

  3. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil vs. placebo on the ability to perform cognitive tasks as assessed by a Dynavision D2 test and mod. Serial Sevens Test after first and second doses of Brain Octane® Oil

    The Dynavision is a large, computerized light board with 64 buttons arranged in five concentric circles around an above-center, LCD display called the T-scope. The device allows for adjustable height and is adjusted for each participant such that the T-scope is approximately at eye level.The D2 version of the device connects to a laptop computer where results are displayed in a graph format, presenting individual progress. Participants will have their cognition measured using the Mode B on the Dynavision D2 device.

    The Serial Sevens Test was first introduced in the 1940's by Hayman for neurological examinations with regards to mental function in individuals with brain lesions. Over time, it has been modified and used to analyze cognitive function in healthy individuals.

    Measured: 30 days

Secondary outcomes (16)
  1. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in VO2Max (maximal oxygen consumption using cycle ergometer testing) as measured by Cardiocoach

    The ergometer used will be an electromagnetically-controlled, stationary bicycle. Participants will use the ergometer in a temperature-controlled room, while intensity is incrementally increased. It will begin at 78W and increase by 39W every 3 minutes until volitional exhaustion by the participant. Participants will be instructed to maintain a cadence of 80 revolutions/min.

    Measured: 30 days

  2. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in gas exchange threshold (GET, a measure of aerobic efficiency) as measured by Cardiocoach

    The ergometer used will be an electromagnetically-controlled, stationary bicycle. Participants will use the ergometer in a temperature-controlled room, while intensity is incrementally increased. It will begin at 78W and increase by 39W every 3 minutes until volitional exhaustion by the participant. Participants will be instructed to maintain a cadence of 80 revolutions/min.

    Measured: 30 days

  3. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in recovery from physical stress using Physical Fatigue Questionnaire

    The Physical Fatigue Questionnaire uses a four-point scale to categorize physical fatigue. The scale ranges from zero (0) indicating no worse than usual to three (3) indicating much worse than usual. Individual question scores will be summed together to give a total score. A higher total score indicates more fatigue.

    Measured: 30 days

  4. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in recovery from physical stress using Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Questionnaire

    The DOMS Questionnaire uses a seven-point scale to categorize muscle soreness. The scale ranges from one (1) indicating no pain to seven (7) indicating severe pain limiting the ability to move. Individual question scores will be summed together to give a total score. A higher total score indicates more DOMS.

    Measured: 30 days

  5. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in acetoacetate plasma ketone measured before the first and second Dynavision tests

    This will be analysed from blood samples.

    Measured: 30 days

  6. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in beta-hydroxybutyrate plasma ketone measured before the first and second Dynavision tests

    This will be analysed from blood samples.

    Measured: 30 days

  7. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in glucose measured before first and second Dynavision D2 tests

    This will be analysed from blood samples.

    Measured: 30 days

  8. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in insulin measured before first and second Dynavision D2 tests

    This will be analysed from blood samples.

    Measured: 30 days

  9. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in creatine kinase measured before and after cycle ergometer testing

    This will be analysed from blood samples.

    Measured: 30 days

  10. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in fat body weight

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

  11. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in percent body fat

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

  12. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in lean dry mass

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

  13. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in percent lean dry mass

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

  14. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in total body water

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

  15. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in percent body weight body water

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

  16. Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil versus placebo in basal metabolic rate

    Assess using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)

    Measured: 30 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Sep 2019
  2. Study start30 Sep 2019
  3. Primary completion29 Feb 2020
  4. Study completion29 May 2020

Resources

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04095728
Sponsor's protocol ID
19BCHB
Status last verified
Jan 2021
First submitted
16 Sep 2019
Last updated
27 Jan 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Brain Octane Oil in people with Healthy, run by Bulletproof 360, Inc. at 1 site in Canada.

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 17 inclusion and 27 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 27 Jan 2021. 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 Canada. 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?

Comparison of the change from baseline to day 30 between Brain Octane® Oil vs. placebo on reaction time as assessed by Dynavision D2 tests after first and second doses of Brain Octane® Oil (time frame: 30 days). The study lists 3 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 27 Jan 2021.

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