Do ketones help thinking in older adults with prediabetes?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a supplement called ketones can improve thinking and memory in older adults who have prediabetes but not diabetes or memory problems. You will take the supplement, have brain scans, and complete thinking tests.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 75 years old.
- You have prediabetes (based on standard blood sugar criteria) or normal blood sugar (to serve as a comparison).
- You are fluent in English.
- You have not been diagnosed with any memory loss, dementia, or other brain disorder.
- You do not have diabetes and are not taking any diabetes medicines like insulin or metformin.
- You are willing to have MRI and PET brain scans and take a supplement.
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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