Ketone drink for brain energy in early Alzheimer's
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a special drink that may help boost brain energy in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease. The drink contains a substance called a ketone ester, which might help brain cells work better.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's disease
- You have a positive test for amyloid and tau proteins, which are linked to Alzheimer's
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You can have an MRI scan safely (no metal implants, pacemaker, or claustrophobia)
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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