New treatment option for Behavior
Official title Exogenous Ketones and Behavior
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06515717
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will examine the effect of exogenous ketone ester on behavior and metabolism using Virtual Reality and computerizes behavioral tasks.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Consent to participate
- Fluent in German
- Physically healthy. No regular medication
- No drug use 1 week prior to the study
- BMI 18-31 kg/m2
You likely can't join if
- Former or current illnesses of:
- Brain or mind (including eating disorders, personality disorders, alcohol, drugs or drug dependence, neurological disorders other than occasional...
- Heart or blood circulation
- Gastro-intestinal or endocrine disorders
- Liver or kidney disorders
- Electrolyte imbalance
See the full eligibility criteria
- Consent to participate
- Fluent in German
- Physically healthy. No regular medication
- No drug use 1 week prior to the study
- BMI 18-31 kg/m2
- Former or current illnesses of:
- Brain or mind (including eating disorders, personality disorders, alcohol, drugs or drug dependence, neurological disorders other than occasional headache; depression or anxiety disorder excluded)
- Heart or blood circulation
- Gastro-intestinal or endocrine disorders
- Liver or kidney disorders
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Other serious past or present medical conditions (for example, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cancer)
- Pregnancy
- Extreme athletes (\>2h/day intense work-out; casual cycling or walking is ok)
- Menopause (post menopause is ok)
- Ketogenic diet, ketogenic supplement intake, intermittent fasting or calorie restricted diet during preceding 4 weeks of study participation
- Fear of blood draw
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.