Ketone drink may boost brain fuel in prediabetes
NCT ID NCT07546409
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether older adults with prediabetes have lower brain energy use and slower thinking compared to those with normal blood sugar. It also tests if a single dose of a ketone supplement can improve brain energy and processing speed. Twenty participants will undergo brain scans and cognitive tests before and after taking the supplement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Ketone monoester supplement (DeltaG)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a nutritional strategy to support brain function in people at risk for dementia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study (20 people) testing only a single dose. Results may not apply to long-term use or to the general population.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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Webb Nutrition Sciences Building
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States