Can a ketone drink boost your ride? new study tests fuel efficiency in cyclists
NCT ID NCT06746805
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a ketone supplement affects the way the body uses carbohydrates during exercise. Twenty trained cyclists will drink a sports beverage with or without ketones while riding for three hours. Researchers will measure how much carbohydrate the body burns to see if ketones change fuel use.
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
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help athletes understand how to better fuel their performance during long exercise sessions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy athletes, so results may not apply to the general public or to people with health conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maastricht University Medical Center+
RECRUITINGMaastricht, Limburg, 6229ER, Netherlands
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