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Overweight and ObesityNCT06365957

Acute Effects of Exercise Combined With Ketone Ester Supplement

A study testing Ketone monoester supplementation, High-intensity interval exercise and Moderate-intensity continuous exercise in people with Overweight and Obesity and Cognitive Change, run by University of Macau.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

To examine the acute changes in cardiometabolic and neurocognitive outcomes in response to exercise combined with ketone ester supplement in overweight/obese adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Ketone monoester supplementation, High-intensity interval exercise and Moderate-intensity continuous exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
20 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Apr 2024to Apr 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • body mass index > 25 kg/m^2;
  • right-handed.

Who cannot join

  • psychiatric, neurologic, cardiovascular, or metabolic disease, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus;
  • addicts to alcohol, nicotine, or drugs;
  • oral contraceptive or any medication intake during the past 6 months;
  • current engagement in any resistant exercise.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet.

Zhaowei Kong, PhD contact

8822 8730 ext. 853

zwkong@um.edu.mo

About this study

Official title: Acute Changes in Cardiometabolic and Neurocognitive Outcomes in Response to Exercise Combined With Ketone Ester Supplement in Overweight/Obese Adults

To examine the acute changes in cardiometabolic and neurocognitive outcomes in response to exercise combined with ketone ester supplement in overweight/obese adults.

Read the detailed description

The prevalence of excess body weight and associated medical burdens (i.e., cardiometabolic and neurocognitive impairments) have been rising over the past several decades globally. The combination of exercise and ketone supplementation has been recently proposed as one of the solutions with potential clinical value, of which the interventional effects and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The current study aims at (1) investigating the additive effects of ketone ester supplements to exercise in aspects of cardiorespiratory fitness, metabolism, and neurocognitive status, and (2) examining how the exercise type (HIIE [high-intensity interval exercise] vs. MICE [moderate-intensity continuous exercise]) influences the cardiometabolic and neurocognitive responses of the exercise-diet regime. For each of the 30 participants, six experimental trials will be performed in a randomized trial with a counterbalanced order: (1) HIIE-KT condition (HIIE with ketone supplements); (2) MICE-KT condition (MICE with ketone supplements); (3) NE-KT condition (non-exercise with ketone supplements); (4) HIIE-PLA condition (HIIE with taste-matched placebo); (5) MICE-PLA condition; and (6) NE-PLA condition. Cardiometabolic and neurocognitive parameters will be assessed before and after 30, 60, and 90 min subsequently ketone ester supplements.

Being tested
Ketone monoester supplementation, High-intensity interval exercise, Moderate-intensity continuous exercise, Placebo
Keywords
Overweight, Obesity, Exercise, Nutrients, Neurocognition, Metabolism
Medical subject headings
Overweight, Obesity, Ketosis, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ketone monoester supplementationOther

    Exogenous ketones are a class of ketone bodies that are ingested using nutritional supplements or foods. This class of ketone bodies refers to the three water-soluble ketones (acetoacetate, β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone).

  • High-intensity interval exerciseOther

    High-intensity interval exercise is a type of interval training exercise. It incorporates several rounds that alternate between several minutes of high-intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate to at least 80% of one's maximum heart rate, followed by short periods of lower-intensity movements. The exercise will be conducted on a computer-monitored cycle ergometer.

  • Moderate-intensity continuous exerciseOther

    Moderate-intensity continuous exercise generally consists of 30-60 min of aerobic exercise at 64-76% peak heart rate, while interval training involves more intense bouts interspersed by recovery periods. The exercise will be conducted on a computer-monitored cycle ergometer.

  • PlaceboOther

    The placebo will be the taste-matched water.

Study groups in NCT06365957
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
High-intensity interval exercise (HIIE)-Ketone Supplementation (KT) conditionExperimentalHigh-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) with ketone supplements [R-1,3-butanediol; San Francisco].
Receives: Other: Ketone monoester supplementation; Other: High-intensity interval exercise
MICE-KT conditionExperimentalmoderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE) with ketone supplements.
Receives: Other: Ketone monoester supplementation; Other: Moderate-intensity continuous exercise
Nonexercise (NE)-KT conditionExperimentalNon-exercise with ketone supplements.
Receives: Other: Ketone monoester supplementation
HIIE-Placebo (PLA) conditionExperimentalHIIE with taste-matched placebo
Receives: Other: High-intensity interval exercise; Other: Placebo
MICE-PLA conditionExperimentalMICE with taste-matched placebo
Receives: Other: Moderate-intensity continuous exercise; Other: Placebo
NE-PLA conditionExperimentalNon-exercise with taste-matched placebo
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Maximal Oxygen Uptake

    The measurement name is "maximal oxygen uptake". It will be assessed by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) equipment, such as cycle ergometers, along with a metabolic cart for measuring oxygen consumption. The unit of measurement is milliliters of oxygen per kilogram per minute(mL/kg/min).

    Measured: 2 weeks

  2. Systolic Blood Pressure

    The measurement name is "systolic blood pressure". It will be assessed by a blood pressure monitor in laboratory settings. The unit of measurement is millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  3. Diastolic Blood Pressure

    The measurement name is "diastolic blood pressure". It will be assessed by a blood pressure monitor in laboratory settings. The unit of measurement is millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  4. Concentration of Blood Lipid

    The measurement name is "blood lipid". It will be assessed by the cholestene system in laboratory settings. The unit of measurement is milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  5. Concentration of Blood Glucose

    The measurement name is "blood glucose". It will be assessed by a glucometer in laboratory settings. The unit of measurement is millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  6. Concentration of Blood Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

    The measurement name is "blood beta-hydroxybutyrate". It will be assessed by specific ketone meters designed for beta-hydroxybutyrate measurement. The unit of measurement is millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  7. Concentration of Blood Lactic Acid

    The measurement name is "blood lactic acid". It will be assessed by lactate monitor in laboratory settings. The unit of measurement is millimoles per litre (mmol/L).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  8. Concentration of Blood Insulin

    The measurement name is "blood insulin". It will be assessed by immunoassay system (chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer) using blood samples. The unit of measurement is microunits per milliliter (μU/mL).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  9. Reaction Time of Stroop Task

    The measurement name is "reaction time of stroop task". The measurement will be assessed by psychological paradigm named Stroop Task. The unit of measurement is milliseconds (ms).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  10. Accuracy of Stroop Task

    The measurement name is "accuracy of Stroop task". The measurement will be assessed by psychological paradigm named Stroop Task. Accuracy is generally measured as a percentage (%).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  11. Reaction Time of N-back Task

    The measurement name is "reaction time of N-back task". The measurement will be assessed by psychological paradigm named N-back task. The unit of measurement is milliseconds (ms).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  12. Accuracy of N-back Task

    The measurement name is "accuracy of N-back task". The measurement will be assessed by psychological paradigm named N-back task. Accuracy is generally measured as a percentage (%).

    Measured: 6 weeks

  13. Cerebral Hemoglobin Concentration

    The measurement name is "cerebral hemoglobin concentration". The measurement will be assessed by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The unit of measurement is micromoles per liter (μM).

    Measured: 6 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Arousal Level

    The measurement name is "arousal level". It will be assessed by the Two-Dimensional Mood Scale in laboratory settings. The level is scored 0-5 (no special unit).

    Measured: 6 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Apr 2024
  2. Study startApr 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionMar 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completionApr 2025 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06365957
Sponsor's protocol ID
BSERE24-APP001-FED
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
10 Apr 2024
Last updated
22 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: The data will be shared 2 years after completion. The data will be available for 2 years.

Publications

  • Walsh JJ, Caldwell HG, Neudorf H, Ainslie PN, Little JP. Short-term ketone monoester supplementation improves cerebral blood flow and cognition in obesity: A randomized cross-over trial. J Physiol. 2021 Nov;599(21):4763-4778. doi: 10.1113/JP281988. Epub 2021 Oct 4.

    PubMed 34605026
  • Margolis LM, O'Fallon KS. Utility of Ketone Supplementation to Enhance Physical Performance: A Systematic Review. Adv Nutr. 2020 Mar 1;11(2):412-419. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmz104.

    PubMed 31586177
  • Valenzuela PL, Castillo-Garcia A, Morales JS, Lucia A. Perspective: Ketone Supplementation in Sports-Does It Work? Adv Nutr. 2021 Mar 31;12(2):305-315. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmaa130.

    PubMed 33094332
  • Kesl SL, Poff AM, Ward NP, Fiorelli TN, Ari C, Van Putten AJ, Sherwood JW, Arnold P, D'Agostino DP. Effects of exogenous ketone supplementation on blood ketone, glucose, triglyceride, and lipoprotein levels in Sprague-Dawley rats. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2016 Feb 4;13:9. doi: 10.1186/s12986-016-0069-y. eCollection 2016.

    PubMed 26855664
  • Zhang Y, Kuang Y, LaManna JC, Puchowicz MA. Contribution of brain glucose and ketone bodies to oxidative metabolism. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2013;765:365-370. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4989-8_51.

    PubMed 22879057

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Ketone monoester supplementation, High-intensity interval exercise and Moderate-intensity continuous exercise in people with Overweight and Obesity and Cognitive Change, run by University of Macau.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Zhaowei Kong, PhD (8822 8730 ext. 853, zwkong@um.edu.mo), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Maximal Oxygen Uptake (time frame: 2 weeks). The study lists 13 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06365957, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Apr 2024.

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