Clinical trials: Medium Chain Triglycerides
Healthy Adults
Evaluation of the Ketogenic Potential of Different Diet Supplements
Evaluate the capacity of different dietary supplements to increase ketone production in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02693106
- Testing
- Control, Leucine, Butyrate -
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Obesity
Effect of Medium Chain Triglyceride Consumption on Appetite
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of medium chain triglyceride consumption, relative to long chain triglycerides, on hormones involved in appetite regulation and food intake in overweight men.
- Trial name
- MCT (NCT01952977)
- Testing
- Test breakfast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Ketone Body, Lipid Metabolism
Acute Effects of MCT Formulations on Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Response, Lipid Profile, and Glucose Levels in Healthy Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), delivered in different formulations, on beta-hydroxybutyrate response (as a marker of ketone body production), lipid metabolism, and…
- Conditions
- Ketone Body, Lipid Metabolism, Glucose Response
- Trial name
- NCT07718048
- Testing
- MCT Beverage, LCT Beverage, Synthetic MCT Powder
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Milan
Nervous System Disorder
Use of Betashot in Children and Adults With Epilepsy
In brief, this research is a prospective, feasibility study to evaluate the use of Betashot- a medium chain triglyceride- based (MCT) food for special medical purposes (FSMP) in children and adults diagnosed with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- NCT02825745
- Testing
- Betashot
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Vitaflo International, Ltd
Hyperlipidemias, Triglycerides High
Effects of MCDG Oil on Postprandial Lipid Metabolism
It is well known that medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and diacylglycerols (DGs) have effects on lowering circulating triglycerides (TGs).
- Trial name
- NCT03415568
- Testing
- LCT oil, MCDG oil
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Injuries, Acute Brain, Severe Trauma Brain Injury (sTBI)
Bioavailability of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) in Comatose Patients With Acute Brain Injury (ABI)
This study will be targeting patients suffering from acute brain injury (ABI), including those with severe trauma brain injury (sTBI) and those with aneurysmal sub arachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH).
- Conditions
- Injuries, Acute Brain, Severe Trauma Brain Injury (sTBI), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysmal
- Trial name
- MCTs and ABI (NCT02716532)
- Testing
- Peptamen AF
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Ophthalmopathy
Evaluating Medium-chain Triglycerides as a Temporary Intraocular Tamponading Agent for Retinal Detachment
Background : Surgery is needed in order to flatten and position a detached retina onto the choroid, to allow sealing of the tears and to prevent or reverse vision loss.
- Trial name
- MCT (NCT03855462)
- Testing
- MCT oil injection
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Healthy
Medium Chain Triglycerides Plasma Profile and Their Metabolites After Oral Peptamen Intake
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) have been used for many years as a good source of lipid to decrease potential for fat malabsorption.
- Trial name
- NCT02241681
- Testing
- Peptamen 1.5
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
People Who Are Overweight or Obesity
Effect of a Soluble Fibre Blend and Medium Chain Triglycerides on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the addition of capsules containing soluble fibre complex emulsified with medium chain triglycerides and taken before with meals will lead to a significant amount of weight…
- Trial name
- NCT00644098
- Testing
- soluble fibre complex and medium chain triglycerides, cellulose and soybean oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Canadian Center for Functional Medicine
Inflammatory Response, Hepatic Function
Influence of of a Lipid Emulsion on Inflammatory Response and Hepatic Function
Lipid emulsions are an essential part of parenteral nutrition, both as a part of energy supply, and as a source of essential fatty acids.
- Trial name
- NCT00600912
- Testing
- SMOFlipid®, 2-ClinOleic 20%®
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Klinikum Ludwigshafen
First Episode Psychosis
Recovery With Exogenous Ketones and Antipsychotics
The RECAP project will evaluate the clinical and metabolic effects of adding exogenous ketones to antipsychotic (AP) treatment in young adults with a first episode of psychosis (FEP).
- Trial name
- RECAP (NCT07122531)
- Testing
- Medium chain triglyceride oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Healthy Adults
Comparing the Ketogenic Effect of Coconut Oil and Different MCTs
The aim of this study is to compare the ketogenic effect of coconut oil and three MCT oils (60-40 , tricaprylin and triheptanoate) on the production of ketones in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- MCT-Coco (NCT02679222)
- Testing
- Coconut oil, Coconut oil + MCT, MCT
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Type 2 Diabetes
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) and Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) for Type 2 Diabetes Patients (Combine)
Evaluation of effect on diurnal glycaemia following consumption of MCT and whey protein in patients with type 2 diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04905589
- Testing
- BetaQuik™, WheyBasics, Iso-voluminous water
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Preterm Infants, MCT Oil Massage
Medium-chain Triglyceride Oil Massage on Growth in Preterm
Aim: To explore the effect of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil massage on growth in preterm infants. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted in the newborn center of a regional hospital in Taiwan.
- Conditions
- Preterm Infants, MCT Oil Massage, Growth
- Trial name
- NCT04281563
- Testing
- massage with MCT oil (group 1)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Chiayi Christian Hospital
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
A Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of a Dietary Formulation Containing Medium-chain Triglycerides (MCT) and Fiber in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a formulation containing medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and vegetable fibers on the quality of life of patients with psoriatic arthritis, by monitoring the…
- Trial name
- CALIPSO (NCT06990152)
- Testing
- MCTs and fiber
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Schär AG / SPA
Preterm Infants, Parenteral Nutrition n-3 Fatty Acids
Comparison of Two Different Lipid Emulsions for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants
The study shall provide evidence for the save and efficient use of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition of preterm infants.Safety will be assessed by monitoring hepatological and hematological laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT00497289
- Testing
- Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20 %, Lipidem 20%
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Cholestasis, Jaundice, Obstructive
SMOFlipid to Lessen the Severity of Neonatal Cholestasis
Parenteral nutrition (PN) provides intravenous nutritional supplementation for infants unable to absorb adequate enteral nutrients secondary to insufficient intestinal length or function.
- Trial name
- NCT02721277
- Testing
- SMOFlipid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Alzheimer's Disease
Retrospective Cohort Study Of The Efficacy Of Axona® (Medium Chain Triglycerides) In Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
This evaluation of the efficacy and safety of AXONA will be a chart review carried out at 16 practices in which AXONA has been prescribed for the treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate AD.
- Trial name
- ACT (NCT01538212)
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Cerecin
Metabolic Syndrome
Double-blind and Placebo-controlled Study on Intervention Effect of Medium and Long Chain Fatty Acid Triglyceride on Glycolipid Homeostasis in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and Mechanisms
Double-blind and placebo-controlled study on intervention effect of medium and long chain fatty acid triglyceride on glycolipid homeostasis in patients with metabolic syndrome and mechanisms
- Trial name
- NCT06210230
- Testing
- MLCT supplementation, Olive oil
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University
Metabolic Syndrome X
Effects of Medium-Chain Triglycerides on Chylomicron Secretion and Expression of Genes That Regulate Intestinal Lipid Metabolism in Men With Dyslipidemia Associated With the Metabolic Syndrome
Several lines of evidence indicate that a significant proportion of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events are attributable to the presence of a cluster of metabolic abnormalities and perturbations, defined as the metabolic…
- Trial name
- MCT (NCT01806142)
- Testing
- Medium-chain triglycerides, Corn oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University