Ketone ester drink to boost brain energy in early Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special drink, called a ketone ester, can give your brain extra energy to help with memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease
- Tests show you have amyloid and tau proteins in your brain, which are linked to Alzheimer's
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30, which is in the healthy to overweight range
- You can undergo an MRI scan (no metal in your body, no claustrophobia, no pacemaker)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have other major brain or heart conditions, or a severe mental illness
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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