Effects of a ketone supplement on immune cell function
The Effect of Acute Exogenous Oral Ketone Supplementation on Immune Cells Function and Immune Cells Histone Β-hydroxybutyrylation
NA · University of British Columbia · NCT06590623
This study is testing whether taking a ketone supplement can change how immune cells work in healthy adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kelowna, British Columbia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06590623 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how acute ingestion of an exogenous ketone monoester supplement affects the function of immune cells and their histone β-hydroxybutyrylation in healthy adults. It is a single-arm pilot study focusing on the biochemical changes in monocytes and lymphocytes following ketone supplementation. Participants will be required to fast overnight before the intervention to assess the immediate effects of the supplement on immune response.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults over the age of 19 who can fast overnight.
Not a fit: Patients who are competitive endurance athletes, follow a ketogenic diet, or have chronic metabolic disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of how ketone supplementation influences immune function, potentially leading to new therapeutic strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific effects of exogenous ketones on immune function are still being explored, related studies have shown promising results in metabolic and immune responses.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 19 * Able to fast overnight Exclusion Criteria: * Being a competitive endurance athlete. * Following a ketogenic diet, low-calorie diet, periodic fasting regimen, or regularly consuming ketogenic supplements. * Being unable to travel to and from the university * Being pregnant. * Having been diagnosed with a chronic disorder of glucose or fat metabolism, including type 2 diabetes, chronic pancreatitis, or gallbladder disease * Being unable to read or communicate in English.
Where this trial is running
Kelowna, British Columbia
- University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus — Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jonathan Little Principal Investigator, Professor Little, Ph.D
- Email: jonathan.little@ubc.ca
- Phone: 250-807-9876
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Ketosis, Metabolic, Immune Functions, Histone Deacetylase Activity, Ketone supplement, Exogenous ketones, Immune function, β-hydroxybutyrylation, Beta-Hydroxybutyrate