Could a ketone drink curb binge and restrict urges?
NCT ID NCT05507008
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a ketone drink can help people with anorexia or bulimia by reducing the drive to binge or restrict food. Forty participants will take the drink twice daily for two weeks, and researchers will measure changes in eating behaviors, mood, and brain activity. The goal is to see if this supplement offers a safe way to ease symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketone drink (BHB supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple supplement to help reduce the urge to restrict or binge in eating disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. It is also early-stage, so the supplement may not work better than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92121, United States
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