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NCT07218497 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Investigating the Evolutionary Impact of Metabolic Flexibility on Physical Activity-Dependent BDNF and Cognition: Insights From the Val66Met Polymorphism

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Southern California.

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Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
50
Enrollment target

NCT07218497 is a Phase 1 study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by University of Southern California. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants.

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NCT07218497, a Phase 1 study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by University of Southern California.

NOT YET RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
50 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a state of ketosis and physical activity will increase serum BDNF concentrations and improve cognition, specifically in individuals who possess the Met allele from the BDNF Val66Met SNP. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the combination of ketosis and physical activity increase serum BDNF concentrations and cognition? * Do Met Carriers of the BDNF Val66Met SNP demonstrate a significantly larger change in serum BDNF after physical activity and a state of ketosis compared to Val/Val Homozygotes? * Do Met Carriers of the BDNF Val66Met SNP demonstrate a significantly larger increase in cognition after physical activity and a state of ketosis compared to Val/Val Homozygotes? Researchers will compare a ketosis supplement to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if the ketosis supplement and physical activity increases serum BDNF and improves cognition. Participants will: * Participate in a drug trial where they will be given the ketosis supplement, and a placebo trial where they will ingest a placebo. * Participants will donate a whole blood sample and take a cognitive test before and after the ketosis and placebo trial. * Participants will take a 30-minute treadmill test during both the ketosis and placebo trial, after ingesting either the drug or placebo for each respective trial.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG d-beta-hydroxybutrate

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2025-11-01
Est. Completion 2027-05-01
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of Southern California

617 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07218497

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07218497 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Southern California, which has 617 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT07218497 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07218497 about?

NCT07218497 is a clinical study titled "Investigating the Evolutionary Impact of Metabolic Flexibility on Physical Activity-Dependent BDNF and Cognition: Insights From the Val66Met Polymorphism". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a state of ketosis and physical activity will increase serum BDNF concentrations and improve cognition, specifically in individuals who possess the Met allele from the BDNF Val66Met SNP. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the combination ...

What is the current status of trial NCT07218497?

This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2025-11-01. Estimated completion is 2027-05-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07218497?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), d-beta-hydroxybutrate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07218497?

This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 617 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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