Could a High-Fat diet help Alzheimer's patients?
NCT ID NCT06681948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested a ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carb) in 32 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Participants followed the diet or a placebo for 26 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive function using a standard test. The goal was to see if the diet is safe and can slow memory decline.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 32 participants. The results may not be conclusive or generalizable. Dietary interventions can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Capital Medical University Xuanwu Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100053, China