Keto diet tested to fight muscle loss in hospitalized pneumonia patients

NCT ID NCT07308483

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (low carb, high fat) is better than a standard diet at preserving muscle function in older adults hospitalized with pneumonia. Researchers will enroll 30 patients aged 55 and older and measure handgrip strength and diet adherence. The goal is to find a simple way to prevent muscle decline during illness.

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
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to help older adults preserve muscle strength while hospitalized for pneumonia.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The diet may be hard to follow and could cause side effects like digestive issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial pneumonia pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PNEUMONIA

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Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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