Ketone power: could a drink boost insulin sensitivity?
NCT ID NCT07359625
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a ketone supplement can improve how the body uses insulin and burns energy. Ten overweight adults aged 55-70 will receive different combinations of growth hormone, a ketone drink, or placebos on separate days. Using advanced PET scans and tissue samples, researchers will measure how ketones affect fat breakdown and glucose uptake. The goal is to understand the basic mechanisms, not yet to treat any disease.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Oral ketone supplement (D-β-hydroxybutyrate ester) and growth hormone infusion
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward using ketone supplements to improve insulin sensitivity and energy metabolism, potentially aiding in managing overweight and type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a very small (10 participants), early-stage mechanistic study, not a treatment trial. Results may not translate to real-world benefits, and the interventions (growth hormone, ketones) may cause side effects.
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Aarhus University Hospital
RECRUITINGAarhus N, 8200, Denmark
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