Ketone drink for walking and strength in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can help older adults who are starting to feel frail (slower walking, less energy). You would be assigned to one of several groups, and researchers will check if the drink improves your strength and daily function.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You can walk at a normal pace without help from a walker or cane.
- You weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kilograms).
- You are willing to fast for 10 hours before study visits and avoid alcohol, cannabis, and exercise before those visits.
- You do not have any serious health problems like heart failure, kidney disease, or active cancer.
- You have not used a ketogenic diet or ketone supplements in the last 30 days.
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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