Clinical trials: Acid Base Disorder
Metabolic Ketosis, Cognitive Impairments, Mild
The Effect of Vegetable Oil on Cognitive Functions of MCI Patients
This study explores the feasibility of applying an intervention using vegetable oils (coconut and sunflower oils) on individuals diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- Trial name
- DICe (NCT03727386)
- Testing
- Coconut oil, Sunflower oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bournemouth University
Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Acid-Base Imbalance
Short Term Bed Rest Study: Evaluation of the Use of Artificial Gravity, Induced by Short-arm Centrifugation
Randomized cross-over design with 10 male subjects and 3 campaigns to test whether the negative effects of bed rest (6º head-down tilt) on the various systems of the body and the consequences to health of simulated weightlessness…
- Conditions
- Bone Diseases, Metabolic, Acid-Base Imbalance, Muscular Atrophy, Sprains and Strains
- Trial name
- SAG (NCT01820702)
- Testing
- Defined Training Programme
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DLR German Aerospace Center
Time Restricted Feeding
Effect of 14:10 Time-Restricted Eating on Body Weight and Metabolic Markers
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of engaging in time restricted eating schedule on body weight, blood glucose, and ketones (breath acetone) in individuals with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT04492930
- Testing
- 14:10 Regimen, 12:12 Regimen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jenny Craig, Inc.
Metabolic Diseases, Aging Problems
Brain Substrate Switch to Ketones and Lactate
The brain is constantly active and energetically expensive, making up a quarter of the body's energy budget despite occupying only 2% of its mass.
- Trial name
- BSS (NCT06000605)
- Testing
- Fed, Fasted
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Sodium Bicarbonate, Alkalosis, Metabolic
Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Intermittent and Intense Task
The aim of this study was to verify if sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) suplementation promotes changes in the performance, muscular activity and strength of individuals trained during the intermittent and intense task .
- Conditions
- Sodium Bicarbonate, Alkalosis, Metabolic, Electromyography, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT03837886
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium carbonate
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Healthy
Effect of MCT Emulsification on Ketogenesis in Human Adults
Lower brain glucose uptake is present before the onset of cognitive deterioration and may increase the risk of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Ketones are the brain's main alternative energy substrates.
- Trial name
- NCT02409927
- Testing
- MCT oil 10g, MCT homogenate 10g, Control
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Comparative Analysis Between Ringer's Lactate vs Plasma Lyte-A as Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime
Metabolic acidosis is a frequent problem in cardiopulmonary bypass. The cause is poorly understood, but it appears to be multifactorial. It is assumed to be result of hypoperfusion with resultant lactatemia.
- Trial name
- NCT03043131
- Testing
- Plasmalyte A, Ringer Lactate
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Urinary Tract Infections, Proteinuria
Scanadu Urine Device Validation Study Protocol
This study will test Scanadu Urine Device for clinical performance and usability.
- Conditions
- Urinary Tract Infections, Proteinuria, Ketone Urine, Hematuria
- Trial name
- NCT02973178
- Testing
- Scanadu Urine Device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Scanadu, Inc.
Ketosis
Assessment of BHB Concentration Agreement Among Sampling Locations and the Impact of Ketosis on EPO, and More
This study aims to address two key aspects. First, the suitability of selecting a specific sampling site for BHB measurement in patients and research, as well as potential differences between capillary and venous blood…
- Trial name
- NCT06053138
- Testing
- Ketone monoester
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Jutland Regional Hospital
Healthy Young Adults
Effects of Exogenous Ketones in Healthy Young Adults
Exogenous ketone supplements in the form of beta-hydroxybutyrate can be utilized as an alternate energy source (in place of glucose) for all cells except red blood cells.
- Trial name
- NCT03452761
- Testing
- Ketone Salts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Ketosis, Hypoxia
Effect of Ketone Ester Supplementation on Hypoxic Tolerance
This WP specifically aims to elucidate the effects of IEK on hypoxic tolerance and the development and severity of AMS symptoms, blood and tissue oxygenation status, as well as sleep quality during an episode of acute exposure to…
- Trial name
- NCT05588427
- Testing
- Ketone ester
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Exercise, Ketones
The Effects of Exogenous Ketones on Exercise Performance in Young Healthy Adults
The ketone body beta-hydroxybutyrate is produced during prolonged fasting or exercise and can be used as an alternative fuel source.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Ketones, Dietary Supplements
- Trial name
- NCT02825823
- Testing
- Ketone Salt
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Healthy Aging
Reduced Carbohydrates + Ketogenic Supplement on Energy Metabolism
The present study will evaluate the effects on glucose, ketones and other blood biomarkers, cognition, quality of life, physical activity and well-being of a reduced carbohydrate diet paired with a ketogenic product for 2 months…
- Trial name
- SAGE-2 (NCT06455982)
- Testing
- reduced carbohydrate menu combined with ketogenic supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Protein Malabsorption, Nutritional Deficiency
Bioavailability of Proteins From Plant Based Diets
Proteins play an important role as structural and functional components for the human body and prevent stunting. Protein quality has a great importance in meeting the nutritional needs of populations across the world throughout…
- Conditions
- Protein Malabsorption, Nutritional Deficiency, Nutritional Stunting
- Trial name
- NCT04866927
- Testing
- Use of stable isotopic dilution to assess protein digestibility from Faba bean and to evaluate amino acid bioavailability
- Where
- Morocco
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Atomic Energy Agency
PTSD, Ketosis
Ketone Supplementation in Individuals With PTSD
The purpose of this study is to determine if a 6-week period of ketone salt supplementation affects physiological, emotional, cognitive, and/or behavioral health markers in individuals with PTSD.
- Trial name
- NCT04083352
- Testing
- Pruvit Ketomax Ketone Salt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Subcutaneous Aspart Insulin to Treat Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Testing in DKA
The purpose of this study is to determine whether insulin administered by a subcutaneous injection is effective in the treatment of a diabetic crisis and to determine if beta-hydroxybutyrate is useful to monitor during treatment…
- Trial name
- DKA (NCT00920725)
- Testing
- Insulin (Aspart Insulin [Novolog], Regular Insulin)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Ketosis, Diabetic
Exogenous Ketones in People With Type 1 Diabetes
The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the metabolic effects of exogenous ketone ester food supplements, by assessing the change in blood acid-base balance, and the level of blood beta-hydroxy-butyrate in people with type…
- Trial name
- NCT04487678
- Testing
- Ketone ester supplement
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Hypercholesterolemia, Overweight
Supplementation of Land-based Stearidonic Acid (SDA)-Rich Oils in Humans
The objective of this study is to investigate the conversion of the precursors ALA and SDA into n-3 LC-PUFA (EPA, DPA and DHA) in humans by oral supplementation of Echium oil in comparison with SDA soybean oil (positive control).
- Trial name
- NCT01856179
- Testing
- Echium oil
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Melanoma (Skin Cancer), Health Volunteers
Study of Melanoma-Resistant PET Monitoring Based on Key Rate-limiting Enzymes for Fatty Acid Metabolism in Healthy Volunteers
This is a small-sample safety study involving 15 healthy volunteers who were divided into groups and underwent 68Ga-ACC-DE, 68Ga-FASN-DE, and 68Ga-ACLY-DE PET/CT imaging for safety, biodistribution, and radiation dosimetry…
- Conditions
- Melanoma (Skin Cancer), Health Volunteers, PET / CT
- Trial name
- NCT07114172
- Testing
- 68Ga-ACC-DE/68Ga-FASN-DE/68Ga-ACLY-DE PET/CT
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
HIV Infections, AIDS
Lactate Metabolism Study in HIV Infected Persons
Lactic acidosis is a potentially life-threatening disease associated with the treatment of chronic HIV infection. Although acidosis is rare, hyperlactatemia is common and may have long term consequences yet to be recognized.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, AIDS, Lactic Acidosis, Lipodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00202228
- Testing
- cofactor supplementation (thiamine, riboflavin, L-carnitine)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University