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NCT03452761 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of Exogenous Ketones in Healthy Young Adults

A NA study, sponsored by Augusta University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
22
Enrollment target

NCT03452761: Completed NA study, sponsored by Augusta University.

NCT03452761 is a NA study that has completed, run by Augusta University. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03452761, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Augusta University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
22 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

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. Exogenous ketone administration has been shown to be beneficial in terms of reducing oxidative stress, improving neuronal energy supplies, and maintaining normal blood glucose levels. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects and safety of supplementing with exogenous ketones for 6-weeks in healthy college-aged males and females. The results of this proposed study will determine whether exogenous ketone supplementation can be useful in promoting better body composition, energy levels, and blood cholesterol, glucose, and insulin levels.

Primary Outcome

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Ketone Salts

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 22 participants
Start Date 2017-07-14
Est. Completion 2017-10-27
Phase NA
Augusta University

106 total trials

What the finished NCT03452761 record still lists

NCT03452761 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 22 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ketone Salts is the first listed.

NCT03452761 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03452761 about?

NCT03452761 is a clinical study titled "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. Exogenous ketone administration has been shown to be beneficial in terms of reducing oxidative stress, improving neuronal energy ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03452761?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2017-07-14. Estimated completion is 2017-10-27.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03452761?

The interventions under investigation include: Ketone Salts (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03452761?

This trial is sponsored by Augusta University, which has 106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT03452761's enrollment target sits among peer trials

22 1756th of 2000 higher than 239 of 2,000 other NA trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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