Do ketones affect breathing in healthy volunteers?
This study tests if a special drink with ketones can change how you breathe. It's for healthy people who don't have sleep or breathing problems.
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Who can take part
- Your BMI (weight relative to height) is between 18 and 30.
- You don't have any known sleep disorders like sleep apnea or restless legs.
- You don't have a current breathing problem like uncontrolled asthma or COPD.
- You don't have kidney disease or diabetes.
- You don't use supplemental oxygen or follow a low-carb or keto diet.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking certain medications.
- You don't have claustrophobia or panic disorder.
- You don't drink more than 1 alcoholic drink per day on average.
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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