| NCT ID | NCT06515717 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | German Institute of Human Nutrition |
| Condition | Behavior |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-07-18 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-06-23 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 45 participants in total. It began in 2024-07-18 with a primary completion date of 2025-06-23.
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Brief Summary
The study will examine the effect of exogenous ketone ester on behavior and metabolism using Virtual Reality and computerizes behavioral tasks.
Eligibility Criteria
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
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06515717 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Behavior. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06515717 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06515717 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Beatrix.Keweloh@dife.de for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06515717 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Potsdam, Germany.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06515717 clinical trial?
NCT06515717 is sponsored by German Institute of Human Nutrition. The trial plans to enroll 45 participants.