Clinical trials: Ketone Monoester
Placebo - Control, Ketone Monoester
The Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Cognitive Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute effects of exogenous ketone monoester (KME) supplementation on cognitive function in three groups of adults aged 19-55 years: (1) obese, sedentary individuals; (2) lean…
- Trial name
- NCT07051655
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Efficacy and Tolerability of Beta Hydroxybutyrate Ester in Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Weight loss is a known negative prognostic factor in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). One potential mechanism of weight loss in ALS is a disturbance of the mitochondrial complex I which causes an energy deficit in affected…
- Trial name
- KETO-ALS (NCT04820478)
- Testing
- Beta Hydroxybutyrate Ester (KetoneAid KE4)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ulm
Cerebrovascular Function, Cognition
Ketone Dose and Cerebral Blood Flow Study
Ketone bodies are produced by the liver during periods of food scarcity or severe carbohydrate restriction. Blood ketones are an alternative fuel source used by the brain, heart, and skeletal muscle during periods of fasting.
- Trial name
- kCBF (NCT06032156)
- Testing
- Low Dose β-OHB, High Dose β-OHB
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
T-Cell Mitochondrial Respiration Response to Ketone Monoester Supplement in Healthy Volunteers and COVID-19
T-Cell Mitochondrial Respiration Response to Ketone monoester (Ketoneaid) in Healthy Volunteers and COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT05798260
- Testing
- Agilent Seahorse XF Cell Mito Stress Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Ketosis, Blood Hormones
The Impact of Ketone Monoester Intake on Post-exercise Hormonal Responses After Resistance Exercise in Young Males
This study investigates how orally ingested exogenous ketone monoester supplements affect circulating hormone concentrations in healthy young adult males after a single session of resistance exercise.
- Conditions
- Ketosis, Blood Hormones, Testing Effect of Intervention, Resistance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06683547
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KET), Resistance Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Ketosis, Resistance Exercise
Acute Effects of Ketone Monoester Co-Ingestion With Dietary Protein on Whole-Body Phenylalanine Oxidation, Phenylalanine Retention, and Myofibrillar Protein Breakdown Following Resistance Exercise in Older Males
The goal of this trial is to determine if ketone monoester supplementation in conjunction with protein supplementation in the post exercise period can augment whole-body protein metabolism following resistance exercise in older…
- Conditions
- Ketosis, Resistance Exercise, Dietary Protein, Aging
- Trial name
- KET-OLD-M (NCT07884513)
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester + Dietary Protein (KET+PRO), Dietary Protein (PRO), Resistance Exercise
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Blood Pressure
Ketone Monoester and Blood Pressure
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of acute consumption of a ketone monoester supplement in healthy male adults.
- Trial name
- BHB (NCT05794802)
- Testing
- BHB supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Ketones, Dietary Supplements
Exogenous Ketones and Glucose Tolerance
The ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate is produced during prolonged fasting or when endogenous carbohydrate stores are depleted and can be used as an alternative fuel source.
- Trial name
- NCT03461068
- Testing
- Ketone monoester
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cystic Fibrosis
Ketone Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis
This study will examine the effects of a novel ketone monester supplement on patients with cystic fibrosis experiencing an acute pulmonary exacerbation requiring hospitalization.
- Trial name
- NCT04938726
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ketosis
Assessment of BHB Concentration Agreement Among Sampling Locations and the Impact of Ketosis on EPO, and More
This study aims to address two key aspects. First, the suitability of selecting a specific sampling site for BHB measurement in patients and research, as well as potential differences between capillary and venous blood…
- Trial name
- NCT06053138
- Testing
- Ketone monoester
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Jutland Regional Hospital
Exercise Metabolism
The Effect of Acute Ketone Monoester Supplementation on Glucose Oxidation During Exercise
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of exogenous ketone body supplementation on carbohydrate metabolism during exercise.
- Trial name
- KETONE (NCT06746805)
- Testing
- CHO+KETONE
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Cerebrovascular Function, Cognition
Oral Ketone Monoester Supplementation and Resting-state Brain Connectivity
People who report subjective memory complaints have a greater risk of developing dementia. Memory issues may be an early warning sign of dysfunctional cerebral glucose metabolism and cerebral blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT05992571
- Testing
- β-OHB
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
High Altitude Hypoxia, Exercise
Ketone Monoester Supplements, High Altitude, and Brain Blood Flow During Exercise
The purpose of this trial is to investigate the effect of acute ketone monoester ingestion (0.6 g KME/kg body weight) on the occurrence of the ventilatory threshold and the subsequent response of blood velocity in cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT07063732
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KME)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Exercise, Ketosis
The Effects of Acute Ketone Monoester Supplementation on Exercise Efficiency and the Influence of Dose and Intensity
Diet can alter blood ketone levels and this in turn may affect exercise capacity. This study will determine if the acute ingestion of a ketone supplement alters cycling exercise efficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT05665855
- Testing
- Ketone monoester
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Brain Insulin Sensitivity, Brain Vascular Function
Effects of Ketone Monoesters on Brain Function
Disturbances in brain insulin-sensitivity are not only observed in obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), but also during brain aging and in dementia.
- Conditions
- Brain Insulin Sensitivity, Brain Vascular Function, Cerebral Blood Flow, Cognitive Performance
- Trial name
- NCT06395051
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
MCI, SCD
Acute Oral Ketone Monoester Supplementation and Resting-state Brain Connectivity
The primary objectives of this pilot study are to test if a single dose of an oral ketone monoester supplement will increase blood flow and connectivity in the brain in adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) or mild…
- Trial name
- NCT06962501
- Testing
- Oral ketone monoester (KME)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
PCOS
Exogenous Ketone Supplementation in Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 5 females of reproductive age. Commonly characterized as a disorder of infertility, PCOS is often accompanied by 3 potent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors: insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT06155708
- Testing
- Ketone, Water
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Ketosis, Muscle Protein Synthesis
Exogenous Ketosis and Muscle Protein Synthesis During Exercise Recovery
An acute bout of resistance exercise stimulates muscle protein synthesis (MPS) rates for up to 24-48 hours, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Conditions
- Ketosis, Muscle Protein Synthesis, Dietary Proteins, Resistance Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06769100
- Testing
- Ketone Monoester (KET), Ketone Monoester + Whey Protein (KET+PRO), Whey Protein (PRO)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Healthy
The Effect of Ketone Esters on Forearm Glucose Metabolism
Ketones are naturally produced by our body and can affect our blood sugar levels. Ketones could be important tool for treating disease or recovering from exercise.
- Trial name
- KAV (NCT06685913)
- Testing
- Ketone supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Exeter
Exogenous Ketosis
Acceptability and Tolerability of Ketone Supplements and Effects of BHB Concentrations in Young Adults
Assess the acceptability and tolerability of two different commercially available ketone supplements and determine their effects on capillary blood concentrations of the ketone beta-hydroxybutyrate and glucose in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05390385
- Testing
- KE1 5g, KE1 10g, KE4 5g
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham