Plant vs. animal protein: which boosts ketogenic weight loss?

NCT ID NCT06461806

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Concordia University, Montreal Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the source of protein in a high-protein ketogenic diet influences weight loss and inflammation in people with obesity. Sixty adults will follow a 12-week diet with either plant protein (pea/lupine) or animal protein (whey). Researchers will measure weight, body fat, and immune markers in fat tissue to see if one protein source is better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dietary supplement (pea/lupine protein powder or whey protein powder)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that the type of protein in a ketogenic diet matters for weight loss and reducing inflammation, potentially leading to better dietary recommendations.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests a dietary change, not a drug, so the effects are likely modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY OBESITY; ENDOCRINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Health, Concordia University

Montreal, Quebec, H4B 1R6, Canada

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