Keto diet tested to save muscle in hospitalized seniors with pneumonia
NCT ID NCT07308483
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether a ketogenic (low-carb, high-fat) diet helps older adults (55+) with pneumonia maintain muscle function better than a standard hospital diet. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two diets during their hospital stay. The main goals are to see if the diet is safe and if people can stick with it.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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