Exogenous Ketosis During Bed Rest in Older Adults

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

30

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 27, 2023

Primary Completion Date

November 15, 2023

Study Completion Date

November 15, 2023

Conditions
Muscle Protein SynthesisMuscle AtrophyInsulin SensitivityMitochondrial FunctionPhysical InactivityCognitive FunctionMuscle StrengthFunctional Capacity
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

ketone monoester (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3- hydroxybutyrate

Provided twice a day between meals.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

carbohydrate-fat placebo (fructose, corn and canola oil 50:50 ratio)

Provided twice a day between meals.

Trial Locations (1)

H4A 3J1

Research Institute - McGill University Health Centre, Montreal

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

OTHER_GOV

lead

McGill University

OTHER