Exogenous ketones and their effect on behavior
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a drink containing ketone esters affects how people think and behave. It's for healthy, active adults who are not on any regular medication and have no major health conditions. You must also speak German fluently.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old (the study doesn't specify an upper age, but BMI is 18-31).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 31.
- You are generally healthy with no serious medical conditions (like heart disease, diabetes, liver problems, or cancer).
- You are not currently in menopause (post-menopause is okay).
- You have not been on a ketogenic diet, taken ketone supplements, or fasted in the last month.
- You are not afraid of needles (blood draws are part of the study).
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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