Brain fuel showdown: glucose vs. ketones in bipolar disorder

NCT ID NCT06373016

First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how different energy sources (glucose and ketones) affect brain activity and behavior in people with bipolar disorder. Participants will have MRI scans while playing money-winning games before and after drinking glucose or ketones. Researchers will compare results between people with and without bipolar disorder to understand how the brain uses energy.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology , Stony Brook University

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    Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

  • Martinos Center for Biomedical Research, Building 149, 13th Street

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    Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States

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  • McLean Hospital

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    Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478, United States

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