Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Glucose Tolerance
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Dietary Supplement: Ketone Supplement
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate is produced during prolonged fasting or when endogenous carbohydrate stores are depleted and can be used as an alternative fuel source. Exogenous beta-hydroxybutyr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Young healthy individuals
- Not taking any medications affecting glucose metabolism
Exclusion
- Competitive endurance athlete (i.e., train specifically for cycling, triathlon or distance running and compete at a high level)
- Diagnosed with the chronic medical condition that may impact consumption of carbohydrates or supplements (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)
- Are currently using medications that may interfere with insulin sensitivity
- Adhere to a strict high-fat low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet (within the last 3 months)
- Are currently using ketone supplements
- Unable to travel to and from the university in order to make your testing appointments.
- Unable to follow the controlled diet instructions required for the study.
- If pregnant or are planning to become pregnant during the study (if female)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 5 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04088617
Start Date
August 1 2019
End Date
January 5 2020
Last Update
March 24 2020
Active Locations (1)
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University of British Columbia, Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, V1V 1V7