Could a keto drink lift depression? new trial tests brain effects
NCT ID NCT06263660
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a keto-like supplement, taken as a drink three times daily for 8 weeks, changes brain activity in people with moderate to severe depression. Researchers will use brain scans to compare the supplement to a placebo in 75 adults. The goal is to see if the supplement affects how the brain responds to positive and negative experiences.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
keto-like supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new dietary supplement to help ease depression symptoms by altering brain responses.
What could go wrong
This is an early phase 2 trial with only 75 people, so results may not apply widely. The supplement may show no benefit over placebo, and side effects are unknown.
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Laureate Institute for Brain Research
RECRUITINGTulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States
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