Ketones and sleep: can nutrition help?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a special nutritional supplement (ketones) can help your body stay resilient when you don't get enough sleep. If you join, you'll follow a specific diet and have your sleep and health monitored for about 9 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 35.
- You normally sleep 7 or more hours each night.
- You are willing to follow study instructions, including eating provided food for about 9 weeks.
- You do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder, a low-carb/keto diet history (within 3 months), or certain metabolic conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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