RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
Exogenous Ketones and Behavior
Exogenous Ketones and Behavior (ExoKet)
About This Trial
The study will examine the effect of exogenous ketone ester on behavior and metabolism using Virtual Reality and computerizes behavioral tasks.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- 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
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- 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
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
View original clinical language
Inclusion 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* 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
Treatments Being Tested
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
ketone ester
oral supplement
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
dextrose (placebo)
oral supplement calorie and taste matched to ketone supplement
Locations (1)
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany