BridgeMD
New treatment option for Hypoxia
Official title The Effects of Ketone Ester Supplementation During a 5 Week Live High, Train Low Altitude Training Camp
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06596083
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to investigate the effects of post-exercise and pre-sleep exogenous ketosis via oral ketone ester supplementation during a 5 week simulated altitude training camp.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
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 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Physically fit and regularly involved in physical activity (2-5h per week)
- Good health status confirmed by a medical screening
- Non-smoking
You likely can't join if
- Any kind of injury/pathology that is a contra-indication to perform high-intensity exercise
- Any kind of injury/pathology that is a contra-indication for exposure to hypoxia
- Ongoing pregnancy or breastfeeding
- intake of any medication or nutritional supplement that is proven to affect exercise performance during the last month prior to the start of the study
- Involvement in elite athletic training at a semi-professional or professional level
- Exposure to altitudes higher than 1500 m during the 3 months prior to the start of the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- Physically fit and regularly involved in physical activity (2-5h per week)
- Good health status confirmed by a medical screening
- Non-smoking
- Any kind of injury/pathology that is a contra-indication to perform high-intensity exercise
- Any kind of injury/pathology that is a contra-indication for exposure to hypoxia
- Ongoing pregnancy or breastfeeding
- intake of any medication or nutritional supplement that is proven to affect exercise performance during the last month prior to the start of the study
- Involvement in elite athletic training at a semi-professional or professional level
- Exposure to altitudes higher than 1500 m during the 3 months prior to the start of the study
- Blood ferritin levels below 30 ng/mL
- Current participation in another research trial
- Any other argument to believe that the subject is unlikely to succesfully complete the full study protocol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
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 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
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.