Recovery with ketones and antipsychotics
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a special drink with ketones can help people recover faster while taking antipsychotic medication for early psychosis. It may be a safe way to boost brain energy and reduce side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and being treated at the PEP Clinic in Estrie.
- You have been taking your current antipsychotic medicine for at least 4 weeks.
- You can read and communicate in English or French.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or within 6 months after giving birth.
- You have not used MCT oil, ketone supplements, or a ketogenic diet in the past year.
- You do not have diabetes, pancreatitis, liver failure, or certain inherited metabolic disorders.
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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